Overall score
Port Macquarie
50.0/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Port Macquarie vs Gosnells Suburb Comparison (NSW vs WA)
Port Macquarie for retirees and investment; Gosnells for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Port MacquarieGosnells
Crime rate
Port Macquarie
86.7 / 1k
Gosnells
63.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Port Macquarie
187
Gosnells
791
Population
Port Macquarie
47,693
Gosnells
21,149
Metric leadPort Macquarie 7Gosnells 5across 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 retireesPort Macquarie
- Best for familiesGosnells
- Best for investmentPort Macquarie
- Best for best valuePort Macquarie
- Best for best schoolsPort Macquarie
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 | Port Macquarie | Gosnells |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.0/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.2/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.7 / 1k | 63.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 37 | 40 |
| Public transport stops | 653 | 143 |
| Walkability | 53.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 187 | 791 |
| Planning activity | 277 | — |
| Green cover | 21.9% | 10.3% |
| Population | 47,693 | 21,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Port Macquarie (NSW) is a regional larger suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Gosnells (WA) is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Port Macquarie sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Gosnells is in a middle-ring position.
Port Macquarie pulls ahead on housing affordability, public transport access, and overall desirability, whereas Gosnells is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Port Macquarie, 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.