Overall score
Gladstone Park
47.1/100
Tullamarine
38.6/100
Gladstone Park vs Tullamarine, VIC Suburb Comparison
Gladstone Park for retirees and value; Tullamarine for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Gladstone ParkTullamarine
Crime rate
Gladstone Park
72.6 / 1k
Tullamarine
117.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gladstone Park
165
Tullamarine
242
Population
Gladstone Park
8,213
Tullamarine
6,733
Metric leadGladstone Park 8Tullamarine 32 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGladstone Park
- Best for familiesTullamarine
- Best for investmentTullamarine
- Best for best valueGladstone Park
- Best for best schoolsGladstone 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 | Gladstone Park | Tullamarine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.1/100 | 38.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.3/100 | 60.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 72.6 / 1k | 117.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 53 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 165 | 242 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 96 |
| Green cover | 23.2% | 4.2% |
| Population | 8,213 | 6,733 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gladstone Park is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Tullamarine is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Gladstone Park pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Tullamarine is the better pick for parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Gladstone Park, while Tullamarine 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.