Overall score
Gagebrook
30.5/100
Old Beach
37.5/100
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
Crime rate
Gagebrook
71.1 / 1k
Old Beach
71.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gagebrook
49
Old Beach
8
Population
Gagebrook
1,572
Old Beach
4,394
Metric leadGagebrook 3Old Beach 53 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Gagebrook | Old Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.5/100 | 37.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.2/100 | 63.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.1 / 1k | 71.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 23 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 49 | 8 |
| Green cover | 5.4% | 5.1% |
| Population | 1,572 | 4,394 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 6/10 |
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, plus nearby cafés and amenities, while Old Beach stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and overall desirability. 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 retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Old Beach.
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.