Overall score
Belmore River
19.3/100
Gladstone
32.0/100
Belmore River vs Gladstone, NSW suburb comparison
Gladstone for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Belmore RiverGladstone
Crime rate
Belmore River
162.7 / 1k
Gladstone
163.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belmore River
0
Gladstone
17
Population
Belmore River
268
Gladstone
437
Metric leadBelmore River 2Gladstone 7across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Belmore River | Gladstone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 19.3/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.7/100 | 74.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 162.7 / 1k | 163.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 16 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 1 |
| Population | 268 | 437 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Belmore River is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Gladstone is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Belmore River tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Gladstone stands out for housing affordability and public transport access.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Gladstone, while Belmore River remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.