Overall score
Gormans Hill
36.9/100
Perthville
40.2/100
Perthville for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Gormans Hill
36.9/100
Perthville
40.2/100
Crime rate
Gormans Hill
94.1 / 1k
Perthville
95.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gormans Hill
0
Perthville
14
Population
Gormans Hill
887
Perthville
567
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 | Gormans Hill | Perthville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.9/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 78.8/100 | 80.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.1 / 1k | 95.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 28 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 14 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 1 |
| Population | 887 | 567 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 6/10 |
Gormans Hill reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Perthville is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Gormans Hill is stronger for public transport access and a larger local community; Perthville answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Gormans Hill generally means more approachable housing costs, while Perthville leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Perthville, while Gormans Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.