Overall score
Advancetown
53.8/100
Gilston
40.3/100
Advancetown vs Gilston, QLD Suburb Comparison
Advancetown for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AdvancetownGilston
Crime rate
Advancetown
57.6 / 1k
Gilston
57.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Advancetown
3
Gilston
13
Population
Advancetown
528
Gilston
2,669
Metric leadAdvancetown 4Gilston 51 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAdvancetown
- Best for investmentAdvancetown
- Best for best valueAdvancetown
- Best for best schoolsAdvancetown
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 | 53.8/100 | 40.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.9/100 | 41.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 57.6 / 1k | 57.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 7 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 10.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 13 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| 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 metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Advancetown sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Gilston is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Advancetown is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Gilston answers with walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community. Advancetown generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Gilston leans toward more sought-after housing.
Advancetown suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Gilston is the stronger match for retirees, investors, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.