Overall score
Gordon Park
56.4/100
Newmarket
64.4/100
Gordon Park for investment and value; Newmarket for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Gordon Park
56.4/100
Newmarket
64.4/100
Crime rate
Gordon Park
42.6 / 1k
Newmarket
35.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gordon Park
48
Newmarket
186
Population
Gordon Park
4,390
Newmarket
5,083
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 | Gordon Park | Newmarket |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.4/100 | 64.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 14.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.6 / 1k | 35.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 20 |
| Walkability | 33.5/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 48 | 186 |
| Population | 4,390 | 5,083 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Gordon Park is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Newmarket is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Gordon Park tends to lead on housing affordability, while Newmarket stands out for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Choose Gordon Park if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Newmarket for retirees and families.