Gladstone Central vs South Gladstone, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Gladstone Central | South Gladstone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.5/100 | 40.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 7.2/100 | 31.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.0 / 1k | 48.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 8 |
| Walkability | 61.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 143 | 47 |
| Population | 1,550 | 3,476 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesGladstone Central
- Best for investmentSouth Gladstone
- Best for best valueSouth Gladstone
- Best for best schoolsGladstone Central
Comparison summary
Gladstone Central and South Gladstone offer different strengths across official suburb data. Gladstone Central leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Gladstone Central; Housing (desirability) favours South Gladstone; Crime rate favours South Gladstone. Quick verdicts: Families → Gladstone Central, Investment → South Gladstone, Best value → South Gladstone, Best schools → Gladstone Central.