Overall score
Rockhampton City
54.9/100
West Gladstone
64.0/100
Rockhampton City vs West Gladstone, QLD suburb comparison
West Gladstone for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Rockhampton CityWest Gladstone
Crime rate
Rockhampton City
159.3 / 1k
West Gladstone
52.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Rockhampton City
269
West Gladstone
117
Population
Rockhampton City
2,059
West Gladstone
4,844
Metric leadRockhampton City 3West Gladstone 51 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWest Gladstone
- Best for familiesWest Gladstone
- Best for investmentWest Gladstone
- Best for best valueWest Gladstone
- Best for best schoolsWest 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 | Rockhampton City | West Gladstone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.9/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.6/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 159.3 / 1k | 52.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 11 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 72.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 269 | 117 |
| Population | 2,059 | 4,844 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Rockhampton City is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and West Gladstone is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Rockhampton City is stronger for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities; West Gladstone answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer West Gladstone, while Rockhampton City remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.