Overall score
Gillieston Heights
39.3/100
Louth Park
38.1/100
Gillieston Heights vs Louth Park, NSW Suburb Comparison
Gillieston Heights for retirees and investment; Louth Park for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Gillieston HeightsLouth Park
Crime rate
Gillieston Heights
46.4 / 1k
Louth Park
95.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gillieston Heights
43
Louth Park
11
Population
Gillieston Heights
4,796
Louth Park
922
Metric leadGillieston Heights 7Louth Park 31 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGillieston Heights
- Best for familiesLouth Park
- Best for investmentGillieston Heights
- Best for best schoolsLouth Park
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 | Gillieston Heights | Louth Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.3/100 | 38.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.1/100 | 40.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.4 / 1k | 95.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 6 |
| Walkability | 78.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 11 |
| Planning activity | 45 | 23 |
| Green cover | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Population | 4,796 | 922 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Gillieston Heights is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, while Louth Park is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. 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, public transport access, and walkability, while Louth Park stands out for housing affordability, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Gillieston Heights suits families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Louth Park is the stronger match for retirees.
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.