Gladstone Park vs Strathmore Heights
Gladstone Park (median $752,000) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than Strathmore Heights ($1,080,000).
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Gladstone Park and Strathmore Heights side by side
| Measure | Gladstone Park | Strathmore Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $752,000 | $1,080,000 |
| Median unit | $300,960 | $377,280 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $530/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 1043 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 8,213 | 1,047 |
| Median age | 42 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 546 mm | 546 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Strathmore Heights (1043) sits above Gladstone Park (993).
- For buyers
- Gladstone Park is the lower entry point at $752,000 median, 30% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Strathmore Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 993).
Gladstone Park vs Strathmore Heights: common questions
Is Gladstone Park or Strathmore Heights cheaper to buy in?
Gladstone Park has the lower median house price at $752,000, roughly 30% below Strathmore Heights ($1,080,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Gladstone Park or Strathmore Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Strathmore Heights scores 1043 vs 993 in Gladstone Park. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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