Overall score
Bundaberg Central
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West Gladstone
64.0/100
Bundaberg Central vs West Gladstone, QLD suburb comparison
West Gladstone for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bundaberg CentralWest Gladstone
Crime rate
Bundaberg Central
40.5 / 1k
West Gladstone
52.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bundaberg Central
868
West Gladstone
117
Population
Bundaberg Central
162
West Gladstone
4,844
Metric leadBundaberg Central 4West Gladstone 21 tiedacross 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWest Gladstone
- Best for familiesWest Gladstone
- Best for investmentWest Gladstone
- Best for best valueWest Gladstone
- Best for best schoolsWest Gladstone
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 | Bundaberg Central | West Gladstone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | — | 64.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | — | 35.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.5 / 1k | 52.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 11 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 72.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 868 | 117 |
| Population | 162 | 4,844 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Bundaberg Central reads as a welcoming smaller community with a familiar suburban feel; West Gladstone is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Bundaberg Central pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas West Gladstone is the better pick for parks and reserves and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer West Gladstone, while Bundaberg Central remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.