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 found in the City of Gosnells in Western Australia. It is about 20 kilometres (12 miles) south-east of the main city area of Perth. Gosnells has its own town centre. Here you can find the local council offices, a library, and the Gosnells Railway Station.

Discovering Gosnells' Past

The land where Gosnells is today was once home to the Nyoongar Aboriginal people. They lived here for thousands of years. In 1829, European settlers arrived in Western Australia. They started farms along the Swan and Canning Rivers. This changed the natural landscape of Gosnells a lot.

How Gosnells Got Its Name

In 1862, a man named Charles Gosnell from London bought land in this area. Later, in 1890, many people moved to Western Australia. This was because of the gold rush in places like Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie. More people meant more demand for land near Perth. So, a group of developers bought the land from Charles Gosnell's family. In 1907, the area was officially named "Gosnells."

Modern Changes in Gosnells

Since the year 2000, the government has invested in improving the town centre. They built new council offices, a library, and a community centre. The Gosnells train station was also moved to a new spot. These changes have helped the area become more lively and safe.

Getting Around Gosnells

Gosnells has good ways to get around, including trains, roads, and buses.

Train Travel in Gosnells

You can catch a train from two stations in Gosnells: Gosnells and Seaforth. These stations are on the Perth to Armadale railway line. Trains usually leave every 15 minutes to the city. During busy times, like rush hour, trains come more often, every 5 to 10 minutes. Transperth runs these train services. A train trip from Gosnells to Perth takes about 23 minutes.

•        Armadale Line
  • Gosnells Station
  • Seaforth Station

Main Roads in Gosnells

Albany Highway is the main road connecting Gosnells to the Perth central business district. This road takes traffic northwest towards the city or southeast towards Albany.

Bus Services in Gosnells

Gosnells has several bus routes that help people travel around.

•        Route 210 and 211: These buses go from Gosnells Station to Thornlie Station.
•        Route 220 and 221: These buses travel from Perth Busport to Armadale Station. They stop at Albany Highway, Gosnells Station, and Seaforth Station.
•        Route 228: This bus goes from Gosnells Station to Thornlie Station, passing through Maddington.
•        Route 231 and 232: These are "Gosnells Loop" buses. They travel in a circle around Gosnells, starting and ending at Gosnells Station. Route 231 goes anti-clockwise, and Route 232 goes clockwise.
•        Route 233: This bus connects Gosnells Station to Cockburn Central Station.
•        Route 907: This is a high-frequency bus from Perth Busport to Armadale Station. It also stops near Gosnells Station and Seaforth Station.

Gosnells' Weather

Gosnells has a Mediterranean climate, just like the rest of Perth. This means it has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

Famous People from Gosnells

Some well-known people have lived in Gosnells:

• Gerald Arthur - a talented cricketer.
• Chris Tallentire - a politician who helps make decisions for the community.
• Mitch Wishnowsky - an American football player.