Overall score
Gymea
64.9/100
Jannali
61.5/100
Gymea for retirees and families; Jannali for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Gymea
64.9/100
Jannali
61.5/100
Crime rate
Gymea
27.5 / 1k
Jannali
31.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gymea
210
Jannali
132
Population
Gymea
8,219
Jannali
6,632
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 | Gymea | Jannali |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.9/100 | 61.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.8/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.5 / 1k | 31.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 12 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 89 | 60 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 210 | 132 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 7 |
| Population | 8,219 | 6,632 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Gymea is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Jannali is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Gymea tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, while Jannali stands out for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Choose Gymea if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Jannali for investors.