Gunbower vs Wharparilla, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Gunbower | Wharparilla |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.2/100 | 26.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.7/100 | 16.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.3 / 1k | 41.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 28 |
| Population | 578 | 483 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWharparilla
- Best for best valueGunbower
- Best for best schoolsGunbower
Comparison summary
Gunbower and Wharparilla offer different strengths across official suburb data. Gunbower leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Gunbower; Housing (desirability) favours Gunbower; Crime rate favours Wharparilla. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Wharparilla, Best value → Gunbower, Best schools → Gunbower.