Gosnells vs Southern River
Gosnells scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Southern River (1026) sits above Gosnells (981). Southern River skews owner-occupied (81%), Gosnells runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
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Gosnells and Southern River side by side
| Measure | Gosnells | Southern River |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $530,000 | – |
| Median unit | $407,500 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 981 | 1026 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 21,149 | 12,852 |
| Median age | 38 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 756 mm | 765 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.4°C | 32.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Southern River edges out on average school ICSEA (1026 vs 981). Southern River also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Gosnells vs Southern River: common questions
Does Gosnells or Southern River have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Southern River scores 1026 vs 981 in Gosnells. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Gosnells or Southern River?
Gosnells scores 4/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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