Overall score
Broadmeadows
58.0/100
Gladstone Park
65.7/100
Broadmeadows vs Gladstone Park, VIC suburb comparison
Gladstone Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BroadmeadowsGladstone Park
Crime rate
Broadmeadows
293.3 / 1k
Gladstone Park
63.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Broadmeadows
392
Gladstone Park
161
Population
Broadmeadows
12,524
Gladstone Park
8,213
Metric leadBroadmeadows 5Gladstone Park 6across 11 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 familiesGladstone Park
- Best for investmentGladstone Park
- Best for best valueGladstone Park
- Best for best schoolsGladstone 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 | Broadmeadows | Gladstone Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.0/100 | 65.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.1/100 | 67.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 293.3 / 1k | 63.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 15 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 107 | 32 |
| Walkability | 83.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 392 | 161 |
| Planning activity | 227 | 25 |
| Population | 12,524 | 8,213 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Broadmeadows is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Gladstone Park is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Broadmeadows is stronger for schools and education options and public transport access; Gladstone Park answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Broadmeadows generally means more approachable housing costs, while Gladstone Park leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Gladstone Park, while Broadmeadows remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.