Gladstone vs Kinchela, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Gladstone | Kinchela |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.8/100 | 28.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.6/100 | 88.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 176.2 / 1k | 174.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 12 |
| Walkability | 41.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 4 |
| Population | 437 | 286 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Gladstone (NSW) and Kinchela offer different strengths across official suburb data. Gladstone (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Gladstone (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Kinchela; Crime rate favours Kinchela. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Kinchela, Investment → Kinchela, Best value → Kinchela, Best schools → Gladstone (NSW).