Overall score
Edmonton
61.8/100
Gordonvale
54.8/100
Edmonton for investment and value; Gordonvale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Edmonton
61.8/100
Gordonvale
54.8/100
Crime rate
Edmonton
78.1 / 1k
Gordonvale
47.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Edmonton
95
Gordonvale
34
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 | 61.8/100 | 54.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 73.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.1 / 1k | 47.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 6 |
| Walkability | 66.5/100 | 36.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 95 | 34 |
| 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 and parks and reserves, while Gordonvale stands out for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
Choose Edmonton if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Gordonvale for retirees and families.