Overall score
Dubbo
37.8/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Dubbo for investment and value; Gosnells for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dubbo
37.8/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Crime rate
Dubbo
153.5 / 1k
Gosnells
60.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dubbo
64
Gosnells
791
Population
Dubbo
43,516
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 | Dubbo | Gosnells |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.8/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.6/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 153.5 / 1k | 60.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 13.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 58 | 40 |
| Public transport stops | 1,884 | 143 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 64 | 791 |
| Planning activity | 413 | — |
| Green cover | 2.1% | 10.3% |
| Population | 43,516 | 21,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Across states, Dubbo is a regional larger suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, whereas Gosnells is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Dubbo sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Gosnells is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Dubbo is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Gosnells answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability.
Choose Dubbo if you are weighing retirees, 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.