Gillieston Heights vs Louth Park
The verdict
Gillieston Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $796K versus $1.60M in Louth Park. Louth Park rates higher for education (48 vs 40). Louth Park is closer to the coast (26.6 km vs 29.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Gillieston Heights rates higher (63 vs 46/100 in Louth Park).
Scores
| Gillieston Heights | Louth Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 40 |
| Transport | 43 | 40 |
| Education | 40 | 48 |
| Liveability | 35 | 33 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gillieston Heights | Louth Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,796 | 922 |
| Median age | 30 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,986 | $3,293 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.6% | 33.2% |
| Born in Australia | 87.7% | 92.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.5 |
Growth: Gillieston Heights High Growth · Louth Park High Growth
Property
| Gillieston Heights | Louth Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $796K | $1.60M |
| Median unit price | $614K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 21.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $660 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Gillieston Heights | Louth Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 46 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 125 | 542 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 125 | 217 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 792 | 217 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,483 | 3,688 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gillieston Heights | Louth Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 938 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Gillieston Heights · Louth Park
Transport
| Gillieston Heights | Louth Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 40 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.2 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| Gillieston Heights | Louth Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 29.5 km | 26.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 126.8 km | 126.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.4 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Gillieston Heights | Louth Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,796 | 922 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,429 | 1,044 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,197 | 1,576 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.15% | 3.16% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gillieston Heights or Louth Park?
Gillieston Heights has the higher residential safety score (Gillieston Heights 63/100 vs Louth Park 46/100).
Which is more affordable, Gillieston Heights or Louth Park?
Gillieston Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $796K versus $1.60M.
Which has better public transport, Gillieston Heights or Louth Park?
Gillieston Heights has the higher transport score (Gillieston Heights 43/100 vs Louth Park 40/100).
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