Overall score
Gosnells
43.9/100
Southern River
45.2/100
Gosnells vs Southern River, WA Suburb Comparison
Gosnells for retirees and investment; Southern River for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GosnellsSouthern River
Crime rate
Gosnells
60.1 / 1k
Southern River
60.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gosnells
791
Southern River
225
Population
Gosnells
21,149
Southern River
12,852
Metric leadGosnells 8Southern River 22 tiedacross 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 retireesGosnells
- Best for familiesSouthern River
- Best for investmentGosnells
- Best for best valueSouthern River
- Best for best schoolsSouthern River
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 | Gosnells | Southern River |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.9/100 | 45.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.0/100 | 42.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.1 / 1k | 60.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 40 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 143 | 47 |
| Walkability | 70.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 791 | 225 |
| Green cover | 10.3% | 8.0% |
| Population | 21,149 | 12,852 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gosnells is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Southern River is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Gosnells pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Southern River is the better pick for housing affordability, overall desirability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Gosnells if you are weighing families; lean toward Southern River for retirees, 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.