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Gladstone Park vs Gowanbrae

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.1 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

Gladstone ParkGowanbrae
Active3712
Safety6199
Wealth1270
Value856
Parks4366
Cafés207
Transit1444
Green space8258
Active & healthy4224
Schools nearby (OSM)628
Median rent$381/wk $445/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$850,000$960,000
House sales this quarter475
Population8,2132,971
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Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Gladstone Park safer than Gowanbrae?

Gowanbrae scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Gladstone Park or Gowanbrae?

Gladstone Park has the lower median house price of the two ($850,000 vs $960,000).

Should I live in Gladstone Park or Gowanbrae?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Gladstone Park or Gowanbrae.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →