Overall score
Clayfield
67.5/100
Gordon Park
56.4/100
Clayfield for retirees and families; Gordon Park for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Clayfield
67.5/100
Gordon Park
56.4/100
Crime rate
Clayfield
30.1 / 1k
Gordon Park
42.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clayfield
205
Gordon Park
48
Population
Clayfield
10,897
Gordon Park
4,390
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 | Clayfield | Gordon Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.5/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.4/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.1 / 1k | 42.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 15 | 12 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 53 | 17 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 205 | 48 |
| Population | 10,897 | 4,390 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Clayfield is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Gordon Park is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Clayfield pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Gordon Park is the better pick for housing affordability.
Choose Clayfield if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Gordon Park for investors and value-focused buyers.