Overall score
Elsmore
33.4/100
Gilgai
26.7/100
Elsmore vs Gilgai, NSW Suburb Comparison
Elsmore for families and schools; Gilgai for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ElsmoreGilgai
Crime rate
Elsmore
118.5 / 1k
Gilgai
118.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elsmore
10
Gilgai
4
Population
Elsmore
358
Gilgai
740
Metric leadElsmore 5Gilgai 61 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Elsmore | Gilgai |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.4/100 | 26.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.5/100 | 54.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 118.5 / 1k | 118.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 47.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 48 |
| Walkability | 16.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 22 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Population | 358 | 740 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Elsmore is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Gilgai is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Elsmore tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook, while Gilgai stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Elsmore suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Gilgai is the stronger match for investors, value-focused buyers, and 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.