Overall score
Gooseberry Hill
54.2/100
Kalamunda
68.4/100
Gooseberry Hill vs Kalamunda, WA Suburb Comparison
Gooseberry Hill for schools; Kalamunda for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Gooseberry HillKalamunda
Crime rate
Gooseberry Hill
43.1 / 1k
Kalamunda
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gooseberry Hill
46
Kalamunda
401
Population
Gooseberry Hill
3,323
Kalamunda
7,163
Metric leadGooseberry Hill 1Kalamunda 92 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKalamunda
- Best for familiesKalamunda
- Best for best schoolsGooseberry Hill
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 | Gooseberry Hill | Kalamunda |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.2/100 | 68.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.1/100 | 58.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 42 | 60 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 46 | 401 |
| Green cover | 22.0% | 33.1% |
| Population | 3,323 | 7,163 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Gooseberry Hill is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Kalamunda is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Gooseberry Hill tends to lead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Kalamunda stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Choose Gooseberry Hill if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Kalamunda for families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.