Overall score
Werribee
42.0/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Werribee for retirees and value; Gosnells for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Werribee
42.0/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Crime rate
Werribee
83.3 / 1k
Gosnells
63.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Werribee
265
Gosnells
791
Population
Werribee
50,027
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 | Werribee | Gosnells |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.0/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.9/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 83.3 / 1k | 63.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 63 | 40 |
| Public transport stops | 269 | 143 |
| Walkability | 77.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 265 | 791 |
| Planning activity | 243 | — |
| Green cover | 9.2% | 10.3% |
| Population | 50,027 | 21,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Werribee (VIC) is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Gosnells (WA) is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Werribee pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Gosnells is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, plus nearby cafés and amenities. Werribee generally means more approachable housing costs, 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 Werribee, 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.