Overall score
Kaleen
77.5/100
Gosnells
53.8/100
Kaleen for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kaleen
77.5/100
Gosnells
53.8/100
Crime rate
Kaleen
17.7 / 1k
Gosnells
553.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kaleen
296
Gosnells
449
Population
Kaleen
7,672
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 | Kaleen | Gosnells |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 77.5/100 | 53.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.7 / 1k | 553.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 40 |
| Public transport stops | — | 143 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 296 | 449 |
| Planning activity | 7 | — |
| Population | 7,672 | 21,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 1/10 |
Across states, Kaleen is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, whereas Gosnells is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Kaleen sits closer to the city centre, whereas Gosnells is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Kaleen is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Gosnells answers with schools and education options and nearby cafés and amenities. Kaleen generally means more sought-after housing, while Gosnells leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Kaleen, while Gosnells remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.