Overall score
Orange
42.5/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Orange for investment and value; Gosnells for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Orange
42.5/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Crime rate
Orange
94.4 / 1k
Gosnells
63.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Orange
25
Gosnells
791
Population
Orange
41,232
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 | Orange | Gosnells |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.5/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.0/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.4 / 1k | 63.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 52.5/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 54 | 40 |
| Public transport stops | 1,535 | 143 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 791 |
| Planning activity | 250 | — |
| Green cover | 2.3% | 10.3% |
| Population | 41,232 | 21,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Across states, Orange is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, whereas Gosnells is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Orange sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Gosnells is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Orange is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Gosnells answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Orange, while Gosnells 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.