Overall score
Gosnells
43.9/100
Thornlie
51.5/100
Gosnells vs Thornlie, WA Suburb Comparison
Gosnells for retirees; Thornlie for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GosnellsThornlie
Crime rate
Gosnells
60.1 / 1k
Thornlie
60.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gosnells
791
Thornlie
514
Population
Gosnells
21,149
Thornlie
23,665
Metric leadGosnells 4Thornlie 53 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Thornlie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.9/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.0/100 | 61.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.1 / 1k | 60.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 40 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 143 | 129 |
| Walkability | 70.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 791 | 514 |
| Green cover | 10.3% | 8.3% |
| Population | 21,149 | 23,665 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Gosnells reads as a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby; Thornlie is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Gosnells pulls ahead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Thornlie is the better pick for housing affordability, walkability, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Thornlie, 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.