Overall score
Gosnells
43.9/100
Maddington
39.8/100
Gosnells vs Maddington, WA Suburb Comparison
Gosnells for retirees and families; Maddington for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GosnellsMaddington
Crime rate
Gosnells
60.1 / 1k
Maddington
60.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gosnells
791
Maddington
274
Population
Gosnells
21,149
Maddington
12,419
Metric leadGosnells 8Maddington 13 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 retireesGosnells
- Best for familiesGosnells
- Best for investmentGosnells
- Best for best valueGosnells
- Best for best schoolsMaddington
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 | Gosnells | Maddington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.9/100 | 39.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.0/100 | 39.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.1 / 1k | 60.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 40 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 143 | 95 |
| Walkability | 70.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 791 | 274 |
| Green cover | 10.3% | 8.2% |
| Population | 21,149 | 12,419 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gosnells is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Maddington is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Gosnells is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Maddington answers with stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Gosnells, while Maddington remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.