Overall score
Estella
40.4/100
Gobbagombalin
37.3/100
Estella for families and schools; Gobbagombalin for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Estella
40.4/100
Gobbagombalin
37.3/100
Crime rate
Estella
119.6 / 1k
Gobbagombalin
119.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Estella
32
Gobbagombalin
0
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 | 40.4/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 78.4/100 | 88.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.6 / 1k | 119.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 35 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 32 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 38 |
| 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 a quieter safety profile and walkability; Gobbagombalin answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves. Estella generally means more mid-market housing value, 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.