Overall score
Gladstone Central
47.6/100
New Auckland
35.5/100
Gladstone Central vs New Auckland, QLD Suburb Comparison
Gladstone Central for retirees and families; New Auckland for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Gladstone CentralNew Auckland
Crime rate
Gladstone Central
85.4 / 1k
New Auckland
85.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gladstone Central
141
New Auckland
29
Population
Gladstone Central
1,550
New Auckland
5,266
Metric leadGladstone Central 5New Auckland 42 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGladstone Central
- Best for familiesGladstone Central
- Best for investmentNew Auckland
- Best for best valueNew Auckland
- Best for best schoolsGladstone Central
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 | Gladstone Central | New Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.6/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.6/100 | 43.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.4 / 1k | 85.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 11 |
| Walkability | 61.5/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 141 | 29 |
| Green cover | 3.4% | 12.1% |
| Population | 1,550 | 5,266 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gladstone Central is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and New Auckland is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Gladstone Central tends to lead on schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while New Auckland stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves. On housing, Gladstone Central sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in New Auckland.
Gladstone Central suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas New Auckland is the stronger match for retirees, investors, and 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.