Overall score
Gagebrook
30.5/100
Tea Tree
38.7/100
Gagebrook for families and schools; Tea Tree for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Gagebrook
30.5/100
Tea Tree
38.7/100
Crime rate
Gagebrook
71.1 / 1k
Tea Tree
71.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gagebrook
49
Tea Tree
4
Population
Gagebrook
1,572
Tea Tree
464
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 | Gagebrook | Tea Tree |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.5/100 | 38.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.2/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.1 / 1k | 71.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 29 | — |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 49 | 4 |
| Green cover | 5.4% | 33.2% |
| Population | 1,572 | 464 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 7/10 |
Gagebrook reads as a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby; Tea Tree is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Tea Tree sits among greener hillside streets, while Gagebrook keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Gagebrook is stronger for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community; Tea Tree answers with housing affordability, overall desirability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Gagebrook generally means more approachable housing costs, while Tea Tree leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Gagebrook suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Tea Tree is the stronger match for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.