Overall score
Gillieston Heights
39.3/100
Telarah
36.1/100
Gillieston Heights vs Telarah, NSW Suburb Comparison
Gillieston Heights for retirees and value; Telarah for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Gillieston HeightsTelarah
Crime rate
Gillieston Heights
46.4 / 1k
Telarah
95.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gillieston Heights
43
Telarah
45
Population
Gillieston Heights
4,796
Telarah
2,318
Metric leadGillieston Heights 8Telarah 41 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGillieston Heights
- Best for familiesTelarah
- Best for investmentTelarah
- Best for best valueGillieston Heights
- Best for best schoolsTelarah
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 | Gillieston Heights | Telarah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.3/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.1/100 | 59.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.4 / 1k | 95.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 33 |
| Walkability | 78.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 45 |
| Planning activity | 45 | 12 |
| Green cover | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Population | 4,796 | 2,318 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gillieston Heights is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, and Telarah is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by. Gillieston Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Telarah keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Gillieston Heights pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, whereas Telarah is the better pick for schools and education options, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook.
Retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Gillieston Heights the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Telarah.
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.