Gladstone Central vs New Auckland, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Gladstone Central | New Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.5/100 | 39.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 7.2/100 | 43.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.0 / 1k | 48.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 11 |
| Walkability | 61.5/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 143 | 25 |
| Population | 1,550 | 5,266 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNew Auckland
- Best for familiesGladstone Central
- Best for investmentNew Auckland
- Best for best valueNew Auckland
- Best for best schoolsGladstone Central
Comparison summary
Gladstone Central and New Auckland offer different strengths across official suburb data. New Auckland leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Gladstone Central; Housing (desirability) favours New Auckland; Crime rate favours New Auckland. Quick verdicts: Retirees → New Auckland, Families → Gladstone Central, Investment → New Auckland, Best value → New Auckland.