Overall score
Howrah
59.5/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Howrah for retirees and families.
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Head to head
Overall score
Howrah
59.5/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Crime rate
Howrah
55.5 / 1k
Gosnells
63.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Howrah
321
Gosnells
791
Population
Howrah
9,545
Gosnells
21,149
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 | Howrah | Gosnells |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.5/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 75.2/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.5 / 1k | 63.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 40 |
| Public transport stops | 71 | 143 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 321 | 791 |
| Green cover | 29.1% | 10.3% |
| Population | 9,545 | 21,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 1/10 |
Howrah (TAS) is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks, while Gosnells (WA) is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Howrah sits among greener hillside streets, while Gosnells keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Howrah tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability, while Gosnells stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Howrah the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Gosnells.
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.