Gosnells vs Southern River
The verdict
Gosnells rates higher for transport (91 vs 32). Southern River rates higher for education (64 vs 43). Southern River is closer to the coast (18.4 km vs 21.6 km).
Scores
GosnellsSouthern River
| Gosnells | Southern River | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 60 |
| Transport | 91 | 32 |
| Education | 43 | 64 |
| Liveability | 91 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gosnells | Southern River | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,149 | 12,852 |
| Median age | 38 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,254 | $2,364 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.0% | 45.8% |
| Born in Australia | 56.8% | 49.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3.3 |
Growth: Gosnells High Growth · Southern River High Growth
Property
| Gosnells | Southern River | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Gosnells | Southern River | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 312 | 311 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 151 | 148 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,012 | 1,012 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gosnells | Southern River | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 4 |
| Government | 6 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 944 | 1,063 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gosnells · Southern River
Transport
| Gosnells | Southern River | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 32 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 131 | 47 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 71 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 5.1 km |
Liveability
| Gosnells | Southern River | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 7 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 7 |
| Parks | 52 | 32 |
| Playgrounds | 58 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 574 | 111 |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.6 km | 18.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.4 km | 19.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.0 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Gosnells | Southern River | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 21,149 | 12,852 |
| Estimated 2025 | 23,024 | 14,860 |
| Projected 2041 | 28,707 | 22,392 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.15% | 3.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gosnells or Southern River?
Gosnells and Southern River have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Gosnells or Southern River?
Southern River has a higher average school ICSEA (Gosnells 944 vs Southern River 1063; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gosnells or Southern River?
Gosnells has the higher transport score (Gosnells 91/100 vs Southern River 32/100).
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