Overall score
Gillieston Heights
50.1/100
Louth Park
32.6/100
Gillieston Heights for families and investment; Louth Park for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Gillieston Heights
50.1/100
Louth Park
32.6/100
Crime rate
Gillieston Heights
46.4 / 1k
Louth Park
95.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gillieston Heights
42
Louth Park
10
Population
Gillieston Heights
4,796
Louth Park
922
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 | Gillieston Heights | Louth Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.1/100 | 32.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.9/100 | 76.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.4 / 1k | 95.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 6 |
| Walkability | 78.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 42 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 38 | 18 |
| Population | 4,796 | 922 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 10/10 |
Gillieston Heights is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, while Louth Park is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Gillieston Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Louth Park keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Gillieston Heights tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, while Louth Park stands out for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
Gillieston Heights suits families and investors more clearly, whereas Louth Park is the stronger match for retirees.