Overall score
Forrestfield
56.4/100
Gooseberry Hill
54.2/100
Forrestfield vs Gooseberry Hill, WA Suburb Comparison
Forrestfield for retirees and families; Gooseberry Hill for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ForrestfieldGooseberry Hill
Crime rate
Forrestfield
43.1 / 1k
Gooseberry Hill
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Forrestfield
509
Gooseberry Hill
46
Population
Forrestfield
13,181
Gooseberry Hill
3,323
Metric leadForrestfield 9Gooseberry Hill 12 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesForrestfield
- Best for familiesForrestfield
- Best for investmentGooseberry Hill
- Best for best schoolsGooseberry Hill
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 | Forrestfield | Gooseberry Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.4/100 | 54.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.5/100 | 56.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 37 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 87 | 42 |
| Walkability | 96.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 509 | 46 |
| Green cover | 29.3% | 22.0% |
| Population | 13,181 | 3,323 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Forrestfield is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Gooseberry Hill is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Forrestfield tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Gooseberry Hill stands out for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Forrestfield if you are weighing families and value-focused buyers; lean toward Gooseberry Hill for retirees.
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.