Overall score
Paralowie
36.5/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Paralowie for investment and value; Gosnells for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Paralowie
36.5/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Crime rate
Paralowie
56.3 / 1k
Gosnells
63.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Paralowie
166
Gosnells
791
Population
Paralowie
17,504
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 | Paralowie | Gosnells |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.5/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.9/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.3 / 1k | 63.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 40 |
| Public transport stops | 68 | 143 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 166 | 791 |
| Planning activity | 145 | — |
| Green cover | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Population | 17,504 | 21,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Across states, Paralowie is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, whereas Gosnells is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Paralowie pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability, whereas Gosnells is the better pick for schools and education options, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Paralowie if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Gosnells for families 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.