Overall score
Gibson
29.6/100
Pink Lake
28.9/100
Gibson vs Pink Lake, WA Suburb Comparison
Gibson for retirees and families; Pink Lake for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GibsonPink Lake
Crime rate
Gibson
138.6 / 1k
Pink Lake
138.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gibson
2
Pink Lake
2
Population
Gibson
406
Pink Lake
1,042
Metric leadGibson 4Pink Lake 34 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Gibson | Pink Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.6/100 | 28.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.1/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.6 / 1k | 138.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 2 |
| Green cover | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| Population | 406 | 1,042 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gibson is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Pink Lake is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Gibson pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and overall desirability, whereas Pink Lake is the better pick for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and a larger local community. Gibson generally means more mid-market housing value, while Pink Lake leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Gibson suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Pink Lake is the stronger match for families, 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.