Overall score
Gladstone Central
47.6/100
South Gladstone
38.5/100
Gladstone Central vs South Gladstone, QLD Suburb Comparison
Gladstone Central for retirees and families; South Gladstone for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Gladstone CentralSouth Gladstone
Crime rate
Gladstone Central
85.4 / 1k
South Gladstone
85.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gladstone Central
141
South Gladstone
47
Population
Gladstone Central
1,550
South Gladstone
3,476
Metric leadGladstone Central 4South Gladstone 34 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 investmentSouth Gladstone
- Best for best valueSouth Gladstone
- Best for best schoolsSouth 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 | Gladstone Central | South Gladstone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.6/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.6/100 | 58.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.4 / 1k | 85.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 8 |
| Walkability | 61.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 141 | 47 |
| Green cover | 3.4% | 18.7% |
| Population | 1,550 | 3,476 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gladstone Central is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and South Gladstone is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Gladstone Central pulls ahead on walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, whereas South Gladstone is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a larger local community.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer South Gladstone, while Gladstone Central remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.