Gladstone Park vs Tullamarine
Gladstone Park (median $752,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Tullamarine ($800,000).
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| Measure | Gladstone Park | Tullamarine |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $752,000 | $800,000 |
| Median unit | $300,960 | $535,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $530/wk | $530/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 1020 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,213 | 6,733 |
| Median age | 42 | 39 |
| 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
Tullamarine scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tullamarine (1020) sits above Gladstone Park (993). Gladstone Park skews owner-occupied (77%), Tullamarine runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
- For buyers
- Gladstone Park is the lower entry point at $752,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Gladstone Park offers the higher gross rental yield (3.66% vs 3.45%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Tullamarine edges out on average school ICSEA (1020 vs 993). Gladstone Park also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Gladstone Park vs Tullamarine: common questions
Is Gladstone Park or Tullamarine cheaper to buy in?
Gladstone Park has the lower median house price at $752,000, roughly 6% below Tullamarine ($800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Gladstone Park or Tullamarine have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tullamarine scores 1020 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.
Which is more walkable, Gladstone Park or Tullamarine?
Tullamarine scores 12/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Gladstone Park or Tullamarine?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.66% in Gladstone Park vs 3.45% in Tullamarine. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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