Overall score
Tarneit
45.7/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Tarneit for retirees and value; Gosnells for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Tarneit
45.7/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Crime rate
Tarneit
60.9 / 1k
Gosnells
63.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Tarneit
270
Gosnells
791
Population
Tarneit
56,370
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 | Tarneit | Gosnells |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.7/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.5/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.9 / 1k | 63.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 51 | 40 |
| Public transport stops | 154 | 143 |
| Walkability | 78.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 270 | 791 |
| Planning activity | 144 | — |
| Green cover | 11.9% | 10.3% |
| Population | 56,370 | 21,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 1/10 |
Across states, Tarneit is a lively metro larger suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, whereas Gosnells is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Tarneit tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, while Gosnells stands out for schools and education options, plus nearby cafés and amenities. Tarneit generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Gosnells leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Tarneit, 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.