Overall score
Collingullie
27.3/100
Gobbagombalin
37.3/100
Gobbagombalin for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Collingullie
27.3/100
Gobbagombalin
37.3/100
Crime rate
Collingullie
119.0 / 1k
Gobbagombalin
119.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Collingullie
0
Gobbagombalin
0
Population
Collingullie
258
Gobbagombalin
2,184
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 | Collingullie | Gobbagombalin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.1/100 | 88.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.0 / 1k | 119.4 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 35 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 38 |
| Population | 258 | 2,184 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Collingullie reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Gobbagombalin is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Collingullie pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook, whereas Gobbagombalin is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Collingullie generally means more mid-market housing value, while Gobbagombalin leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Gobbagombalin, while Collingullie remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.