Overall score
Gladstone Park
65.7/100
Tullamarine
55.3/100
Gladstone Park vs Tullamarine, VIC suburb comparison
Gladstone Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Gladstone ParkTullamarine
Crime rate
Gladstone Park
63.0 / 1k
Tullamarine
132.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gladstone Park
161
Tullamarine
239
Population
Gladstone Park
8,213
Tullamarine
6,733
Metric leadGladstone Park 7Tullamarine 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 retireesGladstone Park
- Best for familiesGladstone Park
- Best for investmentGladstone Park
- 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 | 65.7/100 | 55.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.1/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.0 / 1k | 132.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 53 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 161 | 239 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 96 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile, whereas Tullamarine is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Gladstone Park, while Tullamarine remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.