Overall score
Advancetown
44.4/100
Gilston
34.2/100
Advancetown vs Gilston, QLD suburb comparison
Advancetown for value; Gilston for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AdvancetownGilston
Crime rate
Advancetown
35.6 / 1k
Gilston
35.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Advancetown
0
Gilston
10
Population
Advancetown
528
Gilston
2,669
Metric leadAdvancetown 3Gilston 5across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGilston
- Best for investmentGilston
- Best for best valueAdvancetown
- Best for best schoolsGilston
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Advancetown | Gilston |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.4/100 | 34.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.6 / 1k | 35.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 7 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 10.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 528 | 2,669 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Advancetown is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Gilston is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city. Advancetown sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Gilston is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Advancetown is stronger for housing affordability and parks and reserves; Gilston answers with a quieter safety profile and walkability. Advancetown generally means more mid-market housing value, while Gilston leans toward more sought-after housing.
Advancetown suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Gilston is the stronger match for retirees and investors.