Area Hotlist — Gosnells WA
20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Gosnells area
Area Hotlist — Gosnells
Southern River
1,111 votesMaster-planned estates, bush-lined wetlands and a new retail hub give Southern River genuine “suburb-in-a-park” credentials. Weekend walks trace boardwalks over wetlands alive with birdlife, while café strips and dog-exercise ovals are all five minutes from most driveways—an attractive blend of nature and convenience for growing families.
Curtin University
693 votesWA’s largest uni anchors innovation precincts, medical schools and bustling food trucks only 15 minutes north of Gosnells. Frequent buses and Park’n’Ride options keep campus commutes simple, boosting rental demand from students and staff keen to live affordably yet stay close to lectures, labs and nightlife.
Westfield Carousel Shopping Centre
541 votesFlagship fashion, Hawker-lane eats and a rooftop bar make Carousel Perth’s go-to mall south of the river. Families smash out errands thanks to three supermarkets, while cinephiles love the V-MAX theatres. The centre’s direct train-bus link means retail therapy remains stress-free even in peak hour.
Willetton Senior High School
394 votesRegularly ranking among WA’s top ATAR performers, Willetton SHS offers specialist basketball, music and STEM programs in slick new facilities. Proximity to Curtin University and reliable Transperth routes add further academic pull, driving fierce buyer interest in catchment streets just west of Gosnells SA3.
Queens Park
359 votesInner-southeast Queens Park blends revamped character cottages with infill townhouses minutes from Carousel and the Airport rail line. The community shares ovals, a new recreation centre and multicultural eateries, making it a value-sweet spot for first-home buyers stepping towards the city without losing backyard space.
Carousel Shopping Centre
289 votesLocals often shorten Westfield’s full name to simply “Carousel”, highlighting its dominance for everything from quick groceries to late-night dumplings. Free parking, kids’ play zones and monthly makers markets turn the mall into a social hub as much as a shopping destination for southern suburbs.
Southern River College
284 votesThis Years 7-12 campus delivers strong pastoral care, a gifted program and brand-new STEM labs. Partnerships with nearby TAFEs create clear vocational pathways, while modern performing-arts spaces draw community events—making the college a cornerstone selling point for estates stretching through Southern River and Huntingdale.
Canning River
279 votesKayakers, cyclists and dog walkers flock to the Canning River Regional Park’s 6-kilometre trail system. Shady barbecue areas, boardwalk bird hides and weekend Parkrun events provide free recreation year-round, with many Gosnells residents living within a five-minute drive of this riparian green corridor.
Canning Vale College
255 votesCanning Vale College offers cutting-edge trade training, music academies and esports clubs on a leafy campus. Regular award wins keep enrolment interest high, and safe cycle paths from surrounding estates mean teens enjoy independence without lengthy school-bus journeys.
Beckenham Primary School
251 votesKnown for its inclusive culture and kitchen-garden program, Beckenham PS lets students grow veggies then cook them in a purpose-built classroom. Its location two streets from Beckenham Station means city-working parents can handle school drop-off and still hop an early train with time to spare.
Beckenham Train Station
240 votesSitting on the Armadale line, Beckenham Station offers 20-minute peak runs to Perth CBD. Park-and-Ride bays, secure bike shelters and a future Metronet upgrade promise even smoother commutes, underpinning demand for nearby duplex sites aimed at investor renters chasing painless city access.
Caladenia Primary School
236 votesCaladenia PS consistently scores high NAPLAN results, supported by a vibrant arts program and language classes from Year 3. The well-resourced library doubles as a community tech hub after hours, fostering a tight parent network in the fast-growing Calleya and Canning Vale South estates.
Mills Park
232 votesGosnells’ civic showpiece packs AFL ovals, skate bowls, wetlands boardwalks and a mega-playground around a sustainable, solar-powered pavilion. Food-truck Fridays and twilight markets draw crowds, while extensive walking circuits mean locals can clock 10,000 steps without leaving the neighbourhood.
Cannington Train Station
232 votesAdjacent to Westfield Carousel, Cannington Station offers an easy transfer between retail therapy and rail platforms. Planned elevation works under Metronet will cut road congestion and open new development land, hinting at capital-growth upside for investors eyeing the broader Gosnells–Canning corridor.
Rostrata Primary School
210 votesRostrata’s bilingual Mandarin program and purpose-built STEM centre attract strong enrolment demand across Willetton and Canning Vale. The award-winning eco-garden teaches sustainability, while proximity to Burrendah Reserve lets after-school sport flow straight into club training on adjoining ovals.
Maddington Central Shopping Centre
189 votesFresh from a facelift, Maddington Central now hosts Kmart, Coles, Aldi and a dining lane, sparing locals the trek to Carousel for everyday needs. A five-minute walk from Maddington Station, it anchors surrounding townhouse infill that’s reshaping the suburb’s affordable-yet-connected identity.
Gibbs Street Primary School
189 votesCannington’s Gibbs Street PS punches above its size with literacy intervention programs, a breakfast club and new nature-play areas. Strong community partnerships mean students enjoy garden-to-plate cooking and coding clubs, making it a surprise drawcard for budget-conscious buyers.
Lynwood Senior High School
187 votesLynwood SHS specialises in Environment & Life Sciences, giving students hands-on sustainability projects like revegetating nearby Bannister Creek. Recent refurbishments and small cohort sizes appeal to parents seeking a supportive alternative to the mega-school experience still within easy bus reach of Curtin Uni.
Maddington Train Station
183 votesExpress services from Maddington Station zip north to the CBD in 27 minutes, while buses head west to Canning Vale industrial jobs. Planned station-precinct rezoning encourages mixed-use apartments, hinting at future coffee carts and co-working spaces right on commuters’ doorsteps.
Gosnells Train Station
169 votesSitting alongside the revitalised town centre, Gosnells Station offers eight trains an hour at peaks plus secure bike cages. New cafés, a library and council events square off across the plaza, letting residents step from carriage to community happenings within moments of arriving home.