Gagebrook vs Old Beach, TAS suburb comparison

Gagebrook for families and schools; Old Beach for retirees and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

GagebrookOld Beach

Overall score

Gagebrook

40.2/100

Old Beach

47.8/100

Crime rate

Gagebrook

1897.2 / 1k

Old Beach

697.8 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Gagebrook

47

Old Beach

4

Population

Gagebrook

1,572

Old Beach

4,394

Metric leadGagebrook 2Old Beach 61 tiedacross 9 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryGagebrookOld Beach
Overall score40.2/10047.8/100
Housing (desirability)33.5/10076.0/100
Crime rate1897.2 / 1k697.8 / 1k
Schools & preschools4
Parks & reserves14
Public transport stops2923
Walkability30.0/10030.0/100
Nearby amenities474
Population1,5724,394
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)1/106/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Gagebrook is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, and Old Beach is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Old Beach sits among greener hillside streets, while Gagebrook keeps a flatter suburban layout.

Gagebrook tends to lead on public transport access and nearby cafés and amenities, while Old Beach stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Gagebrook generally means more approachable housing costs, while Old Beach leans toward more sought-after housing.

Families and households prioritising schools may find Gagebrook the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Old Beach.

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