Gosnells Suburb Profile

Gosnells carries one of Perth's heaviest reputations, routinely mentioned alongside Armadale as a punchline for crime and antisocial behaviour. Drug activity, police chases, and home invasions feature regularly in posts. Yet residents point to genuine affordability, direct train access, and beautiful surrounding bushland like Ellis Brook Valley. The City of Gosnells runs well-regarded community programs, and locals with deep roots describe a suburb where you learn to lock up and stay aware, but can live affordably and access nature on your doorstep.

Property prices sit at a median of $730k and rent of $650/week, which is 28% below the Perth metro median. Expect a 34-minute drive to the CBD (or 53 min via public transport), and most residents drive (74%). At 19/100, the safety score sits 33 points below Perth's metro average of 52. School quality is around average, with 7 schools holding a combined 27/100 rating. At a median age of 38, households here bring in $1,254/week.