Overall score
Gillieston Heights
50.1/100
Telarah
44.1/100
Gillieston Heights vs Telarah, NSW suburb comparison
Gillieston Heights for retirees and investment; Telarah for families and schools.
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
42
Telarah
44
Population
Gillieston Heights
4,796
Telarah
2,318
Metric leadGillieston Heights 8Telarah 3across 11 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 investmentGillieston Heights
- 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 | 50.1/100 | 44.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.9/100 | 57.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.4 / 1k | 95.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 33 |
| Walkability | 78.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 42 | 44 |
| Planning activity | 38 | 8 |
| 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 practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm. Gillieston Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Telarah keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Gillieston Heights pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Telarah is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and a calmer planning outlook. Gillieston Heights generally means more sought-after housing, while Telarah leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Gillieston Heights, while Telarah remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.