Overall score
Adelaide
54.3/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Adelaide for retirees and schools; Gosnells for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Adelaide
54.3/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Crime rate
Adelaide
362.0 / 1k
Gosnells
60.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Adelaide
4,860
Gosnells
791
Population
Adelaide
18,202
Gosnells
21,149
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Adelaide | Gosnells |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.3/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.8/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 362.0 / 1k | 60.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 40 |
| Public transport stops | 274 | 143 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4,860 | 791 |
| Planning activity | 447 | — |
| Green cover | 27.6% | 10.3% |
| Population | 18,202 | 21,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 1/10 |
Across states, Adelaide is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, whereas Gosnells is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Adelaide sits closer to the city centre, whereas Gosnells is in a middle-ring position.
Adelaide pulls ahead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Gosnells is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a larger local community.
Adelaide suits retirees more clearly, whereas Gosnells is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.