Overall score
Gillen
45.7/100
Ilparpa
37.5/100
Gillen for retirees and families; Ilparpa for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Gillen
45.7/100
Ilparpa
37.5/100
Nearby amenities
Gillen
77
Ilparpa
1
Population
Gillen
4,466
Ilparpa
542
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.
Put side by side, Gillen is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Ilparpa is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Gillen is stronger for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Ilparpa answers with housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Gillen generally means more mid-market housing value, while Ilparpa leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Gillen the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Ilparpa.
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.