Overall score
Gulfview Heights
43.8/100
Ingle Farm
65.4/100
Gulfview Heights for retirees; Ingle Farm for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Gulfview Heights
43.8/100
Ingle Farm
65.4/100
Crime rate
Gulfview Heights
21.8 / 1k
Ingle Farm
69.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gulfview Heights
39
Ingle Farm
218
Population
Gulfview Heights
3,674
Ingle Farm
9,543
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 | Gulfview Heights | Ingle Farm |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.8/100 | 65.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.3/100 | 74.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.8 / 1k | 69.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 73 |
| Walkability | 18.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 39 | 218 |
| Planning activity | 40 | 150 |
| Population | 3,674 | 9,543 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 2/10 |
Put side by side, Gulfview Heights is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, and Ingle Farm is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Gulfview Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Ingle Farm keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Gulfview Heights pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Ingle Farm is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options. Gulfview Heights generally means more sought-after housing, while Ingle Farm leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Gulfview Heights if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Ingle Farm for families and investors.