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Gosnells is an established south-eastern Perth suburb centred on a compact town centre along Albany Highway and Gosnells railway station. Mature street trees and a mix of post-war brick and weatherboard homes alongside newer subdivisions create a neighbourhood that suits families, first-home buyers and downsizers. Parks, playing fields and riverside bushland along the Canning River support an outdoor-focused lifestyle, while a main street of shops, cafés and community facilities covers everyday needs. Regular bus and train services and easy access to major roads make it practical for commuters.

Home to 21,149 people with a median age of 38, Gosnells is largely family-oriented and about two-thirds of dwellings are owner-occupied. The suburb has seen town-centre renewal, library and community facility upgrades, and the railway station was reinstated as part of the line reopening. A proposed leisure and sports hub for Sutherlands Park is under review after the original concept was scaled back. Whether Gosnells suits you comes down to your priorities, and if you value parks, riverside bushland, local shops and good transport links it may fit what you want.

On the figures, housing costs in Gosnells sit high against what a typical local household earned at the last Census. A house rent of $650 a week would take about 51.8% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, and unit rent of $593 a week would take about 47.3%, so both are a large share of that income. Buying is more stretched: the median house price of $780,000 is about 12.0 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, which is a high multiple.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Values in Gosnells climbed strongly over the past 12 months, with median house values up 20.0% and median unit values up 22.6%. Rents rose more modestly but still solidly, with house rents up 8.3% and unit rents up 8.8%. That means capital growth was the larger movement this year while rental income increased at a slower pace. Units slightly outpaced houses on both value and rent growth. What that balance means for you will depend on whether your priority is capital growth or rental income and on your individual circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.