Arakoon vs Gladstone, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Arakoon | Gladstone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 25.2/100 | 32.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.7/100 | 74.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.7 / 1k | 176.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 16 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 1 |
| Population | 445 | 437 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Arakoon and Gladstone (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Gladstone (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Gladstone (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Gladstone (NSW); Crime rate favours Arakoon. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Arakoon, Families → Arakoon, Beach lifestyle → Arakoon, Investment → Arakoon.