Gladstone vs South West Rocks, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Gladstone | South West Rocks |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.8/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.6/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 176.2 / 1k | 77.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 50 |
| Walkability | 41.0/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 125 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 30 |
| Population | 437 | 5,058 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesSouth West Rocks
- Best for familiesSouth West Rocks
- Best for investmentSouth West Rocks
- Best for best schoolsGladstone
Comparison summary
Gladstone (NSW) and South West Rocks offer different strengths across official suburb data. South West Rocks leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours South West Rocks; Housing (desirability) favours Gladstone (NSW); Crime rate favours South West Rocks. Quick verdicts: Retirees → South West Rocks, Families → South West Rocks, Investment → South West Rocks, Best schools → Gladstone (NSW).