Overall score
Melbourne
52.7/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Melbourne for retirees and schools; Gosnells for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Melbourne
52.7/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Crime rate
Melbourne
334.5 / 1k
Gosnells
63.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Melbourne
2,530
Gosnells
791
Population
Melbourne
54,941
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 | Melbourne | Gosnells |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.7/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.9/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 334.5 / 1k | 63.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 40 |
| Public transport stops | 400 | 143 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2,530 | 791 |
| Planning activity | 640 | — |
| Green cover | 23.6% | 10.3% |
| Population | 54,941 | 21,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 1/10 |
Across states, Melbourne is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby, whereas Gosnells is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Melbourne sits closer to the city centre, whereas Gosnells is in a middle-ring position.
Melbourne pulls ahead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Gosnells is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Choose Melbourne if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Gosnells for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.