Overall score
Estella
40.3/100
Gobbagombalin
41.4/100
Estella for retirees and families; Gobbagombalin for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Estella
40.3/100
Gobbagombalin
41.4/100
Crime rate
Estella
119.6 / 1k
Gobbagombalin
119.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Estella
35
Gobbagombalin
6
Population
Estella
2,541
Gobbagombalin
2,184
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 | Estella | Gobbagombalin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.3/100 | 41.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.8/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.6 / 1k | 119.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 35 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 24 | 47 |
| Green cover | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Population | 2,541 | 2,184 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Estella is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Gobbagombalin is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Estella is stronger for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability; Gobbagombalin answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves. Estella generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Gobbagombalin leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Estella if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Gobbagombalin for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.