Overall score
Blacktown
44.9/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Blacktown for investment and schools; Gosnells for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Blacktown
44.9/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Crime rate
Blacktown
124.0 / 1k
Gosnells
60.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blacktown
604
Gosnells
791
Population
Blacktown
50,961
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 | Blacktown | Gosnells |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.9/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.0/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 124.0 / 1k | 60.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 29 | 40 |
| Public transport stops | 538 | 143 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 604 | 791 |
| Planning activity | 98 | — |
| Green cover | 3.4% | 10.3% |
| Population | 50,961 | 21,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Blacktown (NSW) is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Gosnells (WA) is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Blacktown is stronger for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability; Gosnells answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Choose Blacktown if you are weighing retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Gosnells for households prioritising schools.
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.