Overall score
Ngunnawal
51.4/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Ngunnawal for families and investment; Gosnells for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ngunnawal
51.4/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Crime rate
Ngunnawal
12.3 / 1k
Gosnells
63.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ngunnawal
123
Gosnells
791
Population
Ngunnawal
10,957
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 | Ngunnawal | Gosnells |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.4/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.1/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.3 / 1k | 63.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 40 |
| Public transport stops | — | 143 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 123 | 791 |
| Planning activity | 7 | — |
| Green cover | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| Population | 10,957 | 21,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 1/10 |
Ngunnawal (ACT) is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Gosnells (WA) is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Ngunnawal pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability, whereas Gosnells is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Ngunnawal 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.