Overall score
South Gladstone
44.4/100
West Gladstone
64.0/100
South Gladstone vs West Gladstone, QLD suburb comparison
West Gladstone for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
South GladstoneWest Gladstone
Crime rate
South Gladstone
52.6 / 1k
West Gladstone
52.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
South Gladstone
47
West Gladstone
117
Population
South Gladstone
3,476
West Gladstone
4,844
Metric leadSouth Gladstone 1West Gladstone 71 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 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 | South Gladstone | West Gladstone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.4/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.5/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.6 / 1k | 52.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 11 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 72.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 117 |
| Population | 3,476 | 4,844 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
South Gladstone reads as a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace; West Gladstone is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
South Gladstone pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, whereas West Gladstone is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer West Gladstone, while South Gladstone remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.