Overall score
Dallas
53.3/100
Gladstone Park
65.7/100
Gladstone Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dallas
53.3/100
Gladstone Park
65.7/100
Crime rate
Dallas
82.6 / 1k
Gladstone Park
63.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dallas
120
Gladstone Park
161
Population
Dallas
6,762
Gladstone Park
8,213
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 | Dallas | Gladstone Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.3/100 | 65.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.1/100 | 67.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 82.6 / 1k | 63.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 32 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 120 | 161 |
| Planning activity | 70 | 25 |
| Population | 6,762 | 8,213 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Dallas reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Gladstone Park is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Dallas is stronger for schools and education options; Gladstone Park answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. On housing, Dallas sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Gladstone Park.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Gladstone Park, while Dallas remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.