Overall score
Ashby
33.6/100
Gulmarrad
35.4/100
Gulmarrad for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ashby
33.6/100
Gulmarrad
35.4/100
Crime rate
Ashby
53.6 / 1k
Gulmarrad
53.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashby
1
Gulmarrad
1
Population
Ashby
316
Gulmarrad
1,950
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.
Ashby is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Gulmarrad is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Ashby tends to lead on public transport access and walkability, while Gulmarrad stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Gulmarrad, while Ashby remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.