Overall score
Gilston
40.3/100
Worongary
40.3/100
Gilston vs Worongary, QLD Suburb Comparison
Gilston for investment and schools; Worongary for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GilstonWorongary
Crime rate
Gilston
57.0 / 1k
Worongary
39.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gilston
13
Worongary
6
Population
Gilston
2,669
Worongary
6,021
Metric leadGilston 3Worongary 63 tiedacross 12 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 | Gilston | Worongary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.3/100 | 40.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.1/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 57.0 / 1k | 39.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 16 |
| Walkability | 10.5/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 6 |
| Green cover | 2.6% | 2.1% |
| Population | 2,669 | 6,021 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Gilston is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Worongary is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
On the data, Gilston is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage; Worongary answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Choose Gilston if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Worongary for value-focused buyers.
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.