Overall score
Clayfield
62.5/100
Gordon Park
56.2/100
Clayfield vs Gordon Park, QLD Suburb Comparison
Clayfield for retirees; Gordon Park for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ClayfieldGordon Park
Crime rate
Clayfield
48.2 / 1k
Gordon Park
68.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clayfield
207
Gordon Park
53
Population
Clayfield
10,897
Gordon Park
4,390
Metric leadClayfield 7Gordon Park 22 tiedacross 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 retireesClayfield
- Best for familiesGordon Park
- Best for investmentGordon Park
- Best for best valueGordon Park
- Best for best schoolsGordon 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 | Clayfield | Gordon Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.5/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 77.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.2 / 1k | 68.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 15 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 53 | 17 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 207 | 53 |
| Green cover | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Population | 10,897 | 4,390 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
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, schools and education options, 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, 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.