Overall score
Annangrove
52.4/100
Gables
51.6/100
Annangrove for retirees and investment; Gables for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Annangrove
52.4/100
Gables
51.6/100
Crime rate
Annangrove
16.9 / 1k
Gables
39.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Annangrove
19
Gables
91
Population
Annangrove
1,472
Gables
3,339
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 | Annangrove | Gables |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.4/100 | 51.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.4/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.9 / 1k | 39.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 85 | 76 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 91 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 118 |
| Green cover | 9.0% | 2.0% |
| Population | 1,472 | 3,339 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Annangrove reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Gables is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Annangrove sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Gables is in a middle-ring position.
Annangrove pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Gables is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Gables, while Annangrove remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.