The area where Gosnells is located was used by the Nyoongar Aboriginal people for thousands of years before European settlement.[2] In 1829, when the European settlers arrived in Western Australia, farms were established along the Swan and Canning Rivers,[3] 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.[4] 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.[5] 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.
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.
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[11]
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[12]
