Gladstone Park
Household stability is the defining feature of Gladstone Park, with 8,213 residents, a median age of 42 that is 2.0 years higher than national levels, and 86.9% of residents staying at the same address. Its housing is strongly detached, with 96.3% of dwellings being separate houses, while 35.9% of residents were born overseas, 14.3 percentage points higher than the national comparison. Compared with nearby Tullamarine's airport and logistics context, Gladstone Park is more clearly a family-oriented residential market, although its aging trajectory and modest 0.56% annual growth rate point to limited population momentum.
Population
8,213
Median Age
42.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,452/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
2
Median House
$850K
October to December 2025
Gladstone Park suits buyers seeking conventional family housing, because 96.3% of dwellings are separate houses and 62.8% contain 3 bedrooms, while another 33.3% have 4 or more bedrooms. That cost requires careful budgeting because mortgage payments equal 31.2% of household income, above the usual stress threshold used by lenders and housing analysts. Compared with apartment-led markets, the suburb provides more established house stock, but buyers should allow for less flexibility if interest rates or household expenses rise.
For Buyers
Gladstone Park suits buyers seeking conventional family housing, because 96.3% of dwellings are separate houses and 62.8% contain 3 bedrooms, while another 33.3% have 4 or more bedrooms. That cost requires careful budgeting because mortgage payments equal 31.2% of household income, above the usual stress threshold used by lenders and housing analysts. Compared with apartment-led markets, the suburb provides more established house stock, but buyers should allow for less flexibility if interest rates or household expenses rise.
For Investors
The investment case is centred on detached family rentals rather than a high-turnover apartment market. Rent is $381 per week, 20.9% of households rent, and the vacancy rate is 5.2%, so leasing conditions are not especially tight. Rent growth is recorded at negative 17.9%, which limits the appeal of short-term yield expansion compared with stronger rental markets. Only 2 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, reducing immediate supply pressure, while overseas migration is the primary forecast growth driver. Compared with a high-rental suburb, Gladstone Park's smaller tenant pool may support steadier family demand but can also reduce investor depth.
Development Activity
Total DAs
7
Last 12 Months
2
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-60.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Gladstone Park
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Gladstone Park Primary School
Gladstone Views Primary School
School of the Good Shepherd
Gladstone Park Secondary College
Demographics
Gladstone Park has an older profile than national averages, with a median age of 42 and an age comparison 2.0 years higher than the national figure. University attainment is 28.4%, or 1.7 percentage points below the national comparison, while 35.9% of residents were born overseas, 14.3 points higher than nationally. English, Italian and Lebanese ancestry are prominent, and Arabic is spoken by 370 residents, followed by Italian at 152 and Greek at 108. The average household size is 2.6, just 0.1 above national levels. Compared with nearby Tullamarine, Gladstone Park's 86.9% address-stability rate points to a more settled residential pattern.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
96.3%
Houses
3.7%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is relatively stable, with 43.6% of households owning outright, higher than the 34.3% with a mortgage, while 20.9% rent. The 13.1% turnover rate and 86.9% staying rate help explain why detached housing remains dominant. Compared with nearby Tullamarine, the 96.3% separate-house share gives Gladstone Park a more uniform suburban housing profile.
Mortgage / mo
$1,961
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (year ending Sep 2025), Homes Victoria bond data (year-ending median). Census 2021 median: $381.
$530
Bond data year ending Sep 2025 · houses $530 · units $450
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$610
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.2%
Unoccupied
165
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
31.2% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
43.6%
Couples with children
35.2%
Couples, no children
19.5%
Single parent
2,347
Total families
Economy & Employment
Gladstone Park's economy combines essential services with construction and public-facing employment. Healthcare accounts for 14.0% of workers, followed by construction at 13.7%, education at 12.2%, transport at 8.2% and public administration at 7.7%. The occupation mix is similarly broad, led by professionals at 581, trades at 566 and clerical or administrative workers at 533, with 355 managers and 344 labourers. Household income sits at the 44.2 percentile, below the median percentile, while unemployment is 7.2% and labour-force participation is 53.5%. SEIFA places the suburb in decile 4 for education and occupation, decile 5 for economic resources, and decile 4 for disadvantage, suggesting moderate resources rather than a strongly advantaged profile. Real income growth of negative 20.3% helps explain ongoing affordability pressure despite varied employment sectors.
Unemployment
7.2%
Labour Force
3,642
Unemployed
261
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.3%
Part-time
32.3%
Participation
53.5%
Employed
3,381
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
28.4%
Postgraduate
5.2%
Born Overseas
35.9%
Dwellings
2,985
Transport to Work
Gladstone Park is practical for households that rely on cars, because 68.6% of residents drive to work compared with only 2.3% using public transport, while 22.8% work from home. Families have access to 4 local schools, comprising 3 primary schools and 1 secondary college across 3 government and 1 Catholic provider; enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address. Recorded crime totals 461 incidents, or 56.1 per 1,000 residents, with property and deception offences accounting for 266 and crimes against the person 62. Compared with a transit-oriented suburb, the transport profile is less convenient without a car. The IRSAD score sits in decile 4, below the midpoint, while economic-resources disadvantage is also decile 4 and education and occupation disadvantage is decile 4.
Drive
68.6%
Public Transport
2.3%
Walk / Cycle
1.1%
Work from Home
22.8%
Population Forecast
+0.56%/yr
(+38 people/yr)
EstablishedGladstone Park is tracking as a mature suburb rather than a major expansion location. The forecast annual trend is 0.56%, with overseas migration identified as the primary growth driver. Its wider-area population change is negative 2.2% over 10 years, while the trajectory is labelled Aging and the senior share has increased by 3.2 percentage points. Compared with a fast-growth fringe profile, this is modest momentum because the suburb has limited development activity and an established housing base. Gentrification is not occurring, with a score of 15 and a stage of Not gentrifying. Affordability improved from 39.9 in 2011 to 33.4 in 2021, but rent growth of negative 17.9% and working-share change of negative 0.9% point to a gradually older, slower-moving market.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+98
Net Internal / yr
+16
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Accelerating: -5% → 11%
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
461
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
56.1
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Gladstone Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gladstone Park a good suburb to live in?
Gladstone Park suits households seeking established detached housing, with 96.3% of dwellings being separate houses and 62.8% containing 3 bedrooms. The median age is 42, which is 2.0 years higher than national levels, and 68.6% of workers drive to work. It is better suited to car-oriented living than a transit-focused suburb.
What schools are in Gladstone Park?
Gladstone Park has 4 local schools: 3 primary schools and 1 secondary college. The mix includes 3 government providers and 1 Catholic provider. Families should check enrolment zones for the exact address, because boundaries can affect access even within the same postcode.
Is Gladstone Park safe?
Gladstone Park recorded 461 offences, equal to a rate of 56.1 incidents per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences were the largest category at 266, followed by justice procedures at 75 and crimes against the person at 62. Safety is best assessed by street and offence type rather than by the total alone.
Is Gladstone Park good for property investment?
Gladstone Park may suit investors seeking established family houses, but rental conditions are mixed. Weekly rent is $381, the rental share is 20.9%, vacancy is 5.2%, and rent growth is negative 17.9%. Only 2 development applications were recorded over 12 months, while overseas migration is the primary forecast growth driver.
How is Gladstone Park's population changing?
Gladstone Park has 8,213 residents today, with a median age of 42. The wider-area forecast records 0.56% annual growth, but a negative 2.2% population change over 10 years and an Aging trajectory. The senior share has risen 3.2 percentage points, while overseas migration is the primary growth driver.
What languages are spoken in Gladstone Park?
Gladstone Park has an overseas-born share of 35.9%, which is 14.3 percentage points higher than the national comparison. Arabic is spoken by 370 residents, Italian by 152, Greek by 108, Sinhal by 66 and Mandarin by 35. English and Italian ancestry are also among the largest recorded backgrounds.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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