Overall score
Gordon Park
56.2/100
Wilston
63.8/100
Gordon Park for schools; Wilston for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Gordon Park
56.2/100
Wilston
63.8/100
Crime rate
Gordon Park
68.8 / 1k
Wilston
56.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gordon Park
53
Wilston
153
Population
Gordon Park
4,390
Wilston
4,110
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 | Gordon Park | Wilston |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.2/100 | 63.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 77.5/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.8 / 1k | 56.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 28 |
| Walkability | 33.5/100 | 60.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 53 | 153 |
| Green cover | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Population | 4,390 | 4,110 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Gordon Park reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Wilston is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Gordon Park is stronger for schools and education options, plus a larger local community; Wilston answers with a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
Households prioritising schools may find Gordon Park the better fit, while retirees and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Wilston.
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.