Overall score
Edmonton
38.5/100
Gordonvale
38.5/100
Edmonton for investment and value; Gordonvale for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Edmonton
38.5/100
Gordonvale
38.5/100
Crime rate
Edmonton
124.2 / 1k
Gordonvale
71.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Edmonton
95
Gordonvale
33
Population
Edmonton
11,409
Gordonvale
6,944
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 | Edmonton | Gordonvale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.5/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.6/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 124.2 / 1k | 71.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 6 |
| Walkability | 66.5/100 | 36.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 95 | 33 |
| Green cover | 4.5% | 8.0% |
| Population | 11,409 | 6,944 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Put side by side, Edmonton is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Gordonvale is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Edmonton tends to lead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability, while Gordonvale stands out for a quieter safety profile.
Choose Edmonton if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Gordonvale for retirees and families.
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.