Overall score
Sandy Bay
53.6/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Sandy Bay for retirees and families; Gosnells for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Sandy Bay
53.6/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Crime rate
Sandy Bay
87.2 / 1k
Gosnells
63.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Sandy Bay
368
Gosnells
791
Population
Sandy Bay
12,315
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 | Sandy Bay | Gosnells |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.6/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.1/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.2 / 1k | 63.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 40 |
| Public transport stops | 83 | 143 |
| Walkability | 69.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 368 | 791 |
| Green cover | 4.9% | 10.3% |
| Population | 12,315 | 21,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 1/10 |
Sandy Bay (TAS) is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks, while Gosnells (WA) is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Sandy Bay sits among greener hillside streets, while Gosnells keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Sandy Bay is stronger for overall desirability and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Gosnells answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Choose Sandy Bay if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Gosnells for families, 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.