Overall score
Gagebrook
40.2/100
Old Beach
47.8/100
Gagebrook for families and schools; Old Beach for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
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
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.
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.