Overall score
Gooseberry Hill
54.2/100
Maida Vale
58.3/100
Gooseberry Hill for schools; Maida Vale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Gooseberry Hill
54.2/100
Maida Vale
58.3/100
Crime rate
Gooseberry Hill
43.1 / 1k
Maida Vale
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gooseberry Hill
46
Maida Vale
80
Population
Gooseberry Hill
3,323
Maida Vale
4,499
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.
| Category | Gooseberry Hill | Maida Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.2/100 | 58.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.1/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 42 | 42 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 46 | 80 |
| Green cover | 22.0% | 10.6% |
| Population | 3,323 | 4,499 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Gooseberry Hill is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Maida Vale is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Gooseberry Hill tends to lead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Maida Vale stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Gooseberry Hill the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Maida Vale.
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.