Overall score
Gilead
39.9/100
Glen Alpine
52.0/100
Gilead vs Glen Alpine, NSW Suburb Comparison
Gilead for investment and schools; Glen Alpine for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GileadGlen Alpine
Crime rate
Gilead
123.1 / 1k
Glen Alpine
14.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gilead
3
Glen Alpine
40
Population
Gilead
882
Glen Alpine
4,429
Metric leadGilead 2Glen Alpine 91 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGlen Alpine
- Best for familiesGlen Alpine
- Best for investmentGilead
- Best for best valueGlen Alpine
- Best for best schoolsGilead
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 | Gilead | Glen Alpine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.9/100 | 52.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 84.3/100 | 41.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 123.1 / 1k | 14.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 68 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 40 |
| Planning activity | 77 | 4 |
| Green cover | 31.5% | 6.8% |
| Population | 882 | 4,429 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gilead is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, and Glen Alpine is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand. Gilead sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Glen Alpine is in a middle-ring position.
Gilead tends to lead on relatively affordable housing and a mature, settled community, while Glen Alpine stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Glen Alpine, while Gilead remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.