Overall score
South Gladstone
44.4/100
Telina
43.1/100
South Gladstone vs Telina, QLD suburb comparison
South Gladstone for families and schools; Telina for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
South GladstoneTelina
Crime rate
South Gladstone
52.6 / 1k
Telina
52.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
South Gladstone
47
Telina
5
Population
South Gladstone
3,476
Telina
2,197
Metric leadSouth Gladstone 6Telina 21 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 retireesTelina
- Best for familiesSouth Gladstone
- Best for investmentTelina
- Best for best valueTelina
- Best for best schoolsSouth 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 | South Gladstone | Telina |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.4/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.5/100 | 80.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.6 / 1k | 52.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 5 |
| Population | 3,476 | 2,197 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, South Gladstone is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Telina is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
South Gladstone pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Telina is the better pick for housing affordability and overall desirability. On housing, South Gladstone sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Telina.
Choose South Gladstone if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Telina for retirees and families.