Overall score
Cudlee Creek
41.3/100
Gumeracha
51.3/100
Cudlee Creek for investment and value; Gumeracha for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cudlee Creek
41.3/100
Gumeracha
51.3/100
Crime rate
Cudlee Creek
19.7 / 1k
Gumeracha
7.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cudlee Creek
2
Gumeracha
38
Population
Cudlee Creek
425
Gumeracha
847
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 | Cudlee Creek | Gumeracha |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.3/100 | 51.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.6/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.7 / 1k | 7.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 26.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 38 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 11 |
| Population | 425 | 847 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Cudlee Creek reads as a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks; Gumeracha is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace.
On the data, Cudlee Creek is stronger for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook; Gumeracha answers with a quieter safety profile and walkability. Cudlee Creek generally means more sought-after housing, while Gumeracha leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Value-focused buyers may find Cudlee Creek the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Gumeracha.