Overall score
Ellendale
28.7/100
Gretna
50.5/100
Gretna for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ellendale
28.7/100
Gretna
50.5/100
Crime rate
Ellendale
11065.1 / 1k
Gretna
12379.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ellendale
0
Gretna
0
Population
Ellendale
285
Gretna
254
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.
Ellendale is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Gretna is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Ellendale pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a larger local community, whereas Gretna is the better pick for housing affordability and overall desirability.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Gretna, while Ellendale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.