Overall score
Arundel
46.0/100
Gaven
45.3/100
Arundel for retirees; Gaven for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Arundel
46.0/100
Gaven
45.3/100
Crime rate
Arundel
66.6 / 1k
Gaven
56.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Arundel
60
Gaven
5
Population
Arundel
11,171
Gaven
1,638
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 | Arundel | Gaven |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.0/100 | 45.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.2/100 | 44.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.6 / 1k | 56.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 2 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 60 | 5 |
| Green cover | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| Population | 11,171 | 1,638 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Arundel reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Gaven is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. Arundel sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Gaven is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Arundel is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability; Gaven answers with a quieter safety profile. On housing, Arundel sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Gaven.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Arundel, while Gaven 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.