Overall score
Gladysdale
38.1/100
Hoddles Creek
40.6/100
Gladysdale vs Hoddles Creek, VIC suburb comparison
Hoddles Creek for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GladysdaleHoddles Creek
Crime rate
Gladysdale
34.9 / 1k
Hoddles Creek
48.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gladysdale
1
Hoddles Creek
1
Population
Gladysdale
423
Hoddles Creek
676
Metric leadGladysdale 2Hoddles Creek 43 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHoddles Creek
- Best for investmentHoddles Creek
- Best for best valueHoddles Creek
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 | Gladysdale | Hoddles Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.1/100 | 40.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.2/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.9 / 1k | 48.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 16 |
| Population | 423 | 676 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Gladysdale is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, while Hoddles Creek is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Gladysdale tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, while Hoddles Creek stands out for housing affordability and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Hoddles Creek, while Gladysdale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.