Overall score
Ashgrove
77.6/100
Gaythorne
57.2/100
Ashgrove vs Gaythorne, QLD Suburb Comparison
Ashgrove for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AshgroveGaythorne
Crime rate
Ashgrove
30.6 / 1k
Gaythorne
56.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashgrove
722
Gaythorne
114
Population
Ashgrove
13,450
Gaythorne
3,158
Metric leadAshgrove 9Gaythorne 12 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 | Ashgrove | Gaythorne |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 77.6/100 | 57.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.7/100 | 62.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.6 / 1k | 56.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 26 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 79 | 13 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 29.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 722 | 114 |
| Green cover | 15.8% | 4.0% |
| Population | 13,450 | 3,158 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Ashgrove is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Gaythorne is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Ashgrove tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, while Gaythorne stands out for a hub for schools and preschools, plus highly regarded local schools.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ashgrove, while Gaythorne 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.