Overall score
Cudlee Creek
36.1/100
Gumeracha
57.7/100
Gumeracha for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cudlee Creek
36.1/100
Gumeracha
57.7/100
Crime rate
Cudlee Creek
43.7 / 1k
Gumeracha
21.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cudlee Creek
8
Gumeracha
43
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 | 36.1/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.3/100 | 51.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.7 / 1k | 21.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 26.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 43 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 15 |
| Green cover | 6.4% | 13.9% |
| 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, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Gumeracha answers with a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Cudlee Creek generally means more sought-after housing, while Gumeracha leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Cudlee Creek the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Gumeracha.
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.