Overall score
Belconnen
61.8/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Belconnen for retirees and families; Gosnells for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Belconnen
61.8/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Crime rate
Belconnen
83.8 / 1k
Gosnells
60.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belconnen
1,307
Gosnells
791
Population
Belconnen
8,502
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 | Belconnen | Gosnells |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.8/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.9/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 83.8 / 1k | 60.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 40 |
| Public transport stops | — | 143 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,307 | 791 |
| Planning activity | 5 | — |
| Green cover | 25.7% | 10.3% |
| Population | 8,502 | 21,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 1/10 |
Across states, Belconnen is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, whereas Gosnells is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Belconnen sits closer to the city centre, whereas Gosnells is in a middle-ring position.
Belconnen tends to lead on walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, while Gosnells stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Choose Belconnen if you are weighing retirees, families, investors, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Gosnells for 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.