Gladstone Central vs Sun Valley, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Gladstone Central | Sun Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.5/100 | 39.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 7.2/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.0 / 1k | 48.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 4 |
| Walkability | 61.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 143 | 16 |
| Population | 1,550 | 1,296 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesGladstone Central
- Best for investmentSun Valley
- Best for best valueSun Valley
- Best for best schoolsGladstone Central
Comparison summary
Gladstone Central and Sun Valley (Qld) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Gladstone Central leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Gladstone Central; Housing (desirability) favours Sun Valley (Qld); Crime rate favours Sun Valley (Qld). Quick verdicts: Families → Gladstone Central, Investment → Sun Valley (Qld), Best value → Sun Valley (Qld), Best schools → Gladstone Central.