Overall score
Berwick
55.7/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Berwick for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Berwick
55.7/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Crime rate
Berwick
63.1 / 1k
Gosnells
60.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Berwick
530
Gosnells
791
Population
Berwick
50,298
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 | Berwick | Gosnells |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.7/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.1 / 1k | 60.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 65 | 40 |
| Public transport stops | 248 | 143 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 530 | 791 |
| Planning activity | 225 | — |
| Green cover | 9.6% | 10.3% |
| Population | 50,298 | 21,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 1/10 |
Berwick (VIC) is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Gosnells (WA) is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Berwick is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Gosnells answers with nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Berwick, while Gosnells 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.