Overall score
Gnangara
38.9/100
Hocking
43.2/100
Gnangara vs Hocking, WA Suburb Comparison
Gnangara for families and investment; Hocking for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GnangaraHocking
Crime rate
Gnangara
32.4 / 1k
Hocking
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gnangara
13
Hocking
35
Population
Gnangara
1,347
Hocking
6,987
Metric leadGnangara 1Hocking 82 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 | Gnangara | Hocking |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.9/100 | 43.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.5/100 | 52.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 16 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 35 |
| Green cover | 1.7% | 10.4% |
| Population | 1,347 | 6,987 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gnangara is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Hocking is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand.
On the data, Gnangara is stronger for a multicultural community mix and improving crime trends; Hocking answers with parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability. Gnangara generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Hocking leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Hocking, while Gnangara 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.