Overall score
Gibson
29.6/100
Monjingup
33.0/100
Gibson for retirees and value; Monjingup for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Gibson
29.6/100
Monjingup
33.0/100
Crime rate
Gibson
138.6 / 1k
Monjingup
138.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gibson
2
Monjingup
3
Population
Gibson
406
Monjingup
394
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 | Gibson | Monjingup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.6/100 | 33.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.1/100 | 30.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.6 / 1k | 138.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 3 |
| Green cover | 5.7% | 0.6% |
| Population | 406 | 394 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Put side by side, Gibson is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Monjingup is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Gibson pulls ahead on housing affordability, walkability, and overall desirability, whereas Monjingup is the better pick for parks and reserves, nearby cafés and amenities, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Gibson generally means more mid-market housing value, while Monjingup leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Gibson, while Monjingup remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.