Overall score
Attwood
44.9/100
Gladstone Park
47.1/100
Attwood vs Gladstone Park, VIC Suburb Comparison
Attwood for families; Gladstone Park for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AttwoodGladstone Park
Crime rate
Attwood
53.9 / 1k
Gladstone Park
72.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Attwood
91
Gladstone Park
165
Population
Attwood
3,309
Gladstone Park
8,213
Metric leadAttwood 3Gladstone Park 91 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGladstone Park
- Best for familiesAttwood
- Best for investmentGladstone Park
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 | Attwood | Gladstone Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.9/100 | 47.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.6/100 | 63.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.9 / 1k | 72.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 32 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 91 | 165 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 25 |
| Green cover | 10.8% | 23.2% |
| Population | 3,309 | 8,213 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Attwood is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Gladstone Park is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Attwood pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Gladstone Park is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Choose Attwood if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Gladstone Park for families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.