Gosnells, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gosnells Perth, Western Australia
Gosnells Hotel on Albany Highway
Established	1890
Postcode(s)	6110
Area	15.5 km2 (6.0 sq mi)
Location	20 km (12 mi) from Perth
LGA(s)	City of Gosnells
State electorate(s)	Southern River Thornlie
Federal Division(s)	Burt
Suburbs around Gosnells: Thornlie Maddington Maddington Huntingdale Gosnells Martin Southern River Champion Lakes Kelmscott

Gosnells is a suburb located within the City of Gosnells. Gosnells is approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) south-east of the Perth central business district. It contains the Gosnells town centre which includes the Council offices, library and the Gosnells Railway Station.

History

The area where Gosnells is located was used by the Nyoongar Aboriginal people for thousands of years before European settlement. In 1829, when the European settlers arrived in Western Australia, farms were established along the Swan and Canning Rivers, significantly changing the landscape and terrain of Gosnells. In 1862, Charles Gosnell of London purchased the surrounding lands of Gosnells from the Davis Family. In 1890, Western Australia experienced an influx of residents from overseas and interstate due to the gold rush in Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie. This resulted in an increased demand for land on the outskirts of Perth and subsequently a group of developers bought the land (named "Canning Location 16") from the deceased estate of Gosnell. In 1907, the name "Gosnells" was adopted for the area.

Since 2000, government investment in the declining town centre has included new Council offices, a library and civic centre, the relocation of the Gosnells train station and the acquisition of blighted commercial properties. These projects have led to a revitalisation of commercial activity and a decline in crime and anti-social behaviour.

Transport

Rail

Gosnells is served by Gosnells and Seaforth railway stations. These stations are on the suburban Perth to Armadale railway line, with trains departing approximately every 15 minutes to the city. Train services are more frequent during peak periods, with trains departing approximately every 5 to 10 minutes. These services are operated by the state-owned public transport company, Transperth. It takes approximately 23 minutes to travel from Gosnells to Perth by train.

•        Armadale Line
  • Gosnells Station
  • Seaforth Station

Road

Albany Highway is the main link to Gosnells from the Perth central business district, and carries traffic northwest into the city, or southeast to Albany.

Bus

Gosnells has six bus routes, the 210, 211, 220, 228, 231 and the 232. The 210 and 211 goes to Thornlie. The 228 goes to Thornlie, via Maddington. The 231 and 232 goes around Gosnells, also known as the "Gosnells Loop". The 220 from Armadale travel to Gosnells from Perth.

•        210 Gosnells Station to Thornlie Station – serves Wheatley Street and Fremantle Road
•        211 Gosnells Station to Thornlie Station – serves Dorothy Street and Corfield Street
•        220 Perth Busport to Armadale Station – serves Albany Highway, Gosnells Station and Seaforth Station
•        221 Perth Busport to Armadale Station (limited stops) – serves Albany Highway, Gosnells Station and Seaforth Station
•        228 Gosnells Station to Thornlie Station – serves Albany Highway, Fremantle Road and Wheatley Street
•        231 Gosnells Station to Gosnells Station – Anti-Clockwise Circular Route, serves Stalker Road, Eudoria Street, King Street, Anaconda Drive, Chamberlain Street, Verna Street, Harry Street, Ilma Street and Hicks Street
•        232 Gosnells Station to Gosnells Station – Clockwise Circular Route, serves Hicks Street, Verna Street, Ilma Street, Harry Street, Ashburton Drive, Southern River Road, Chamberlain Street, Anaconda Drive, King Street, Eudoria Street and Stalker Road
•        233 Gosnells Station to Cockburn Central Station – serves Dorothy Street and Southern River Road
•        907 Perth Busport to Armadale Station (high frequency / limited stops) – serves Gosnells Station, Seaforth Avenue and Seaforth Station

Climate

Gosnells has a Mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification Csa), like the rest of Perth.

Notable residents

• Gerald Arthur - cricketer
• Chris Tallentire - politician
• Mitch Wishnowsky - American football player