Average rent in Gosnells, WA2026

Gosnells is part of the Gosnells council area and sits 20km out from the Perth CBD, with around 21,146 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $290/week, which is below the Western Australia median of $337/week. About 31% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$290/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
21,146

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Perth
20 km
Households renting
31%
Separate houses
81%
Flats / apartments
3%
Born overseas
36%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Gosnells

Renting in Gosnells

Gosnells sits below the Western Australia median, with the typical renter paying $290/week — 14% less than the state-wide $337/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 64% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 31% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (81%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 21,146, the median age is 38, and the most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers. 36% of residents were born overseas. Gosnells is 20km from Perth, often putting it outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date. Your reported figure above gives the live read; the Census number anchors the historical baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Gosnells?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Gosnells, WA was $290. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Gosnells rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Gosnells came in at $290 — 14% below. Gosnells sits 20km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 81% separate houses and 3% flats).
Which suburbs near Gosnells have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Gosnells's $290/week (ABS 2021): Toodyay, Willagee, College Grove - Carey Park. On the higher end, you've got Girrawheen, Avon Valley National Park, Gingin - Dandaragan. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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