Overall score
Gibson
29.6/100
Myrup
31.9/100
Gibson for retirees and value; Myrup for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Gibson
29.6/100
Myrup
31.9/100
Crime rate
Gibson
138.6 / 1k
Myrup
138.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gibson
2
Myrup
3
Population
Gibson
406
Myrup
518
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 | Myrup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.6/100 | 31.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.1/100 | 31.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.6 / 1k | 138.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 3 |
| Green cover | 5.7% | 0.1% |
| Population | 406 | 518 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Gibson is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Myrup is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Gibson pulls ahead on housing affordability, walkability, and overall desirability, whereas Myrup is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Gibson generally means more mid-market housing value, while Myrup 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 Myrup 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.