South Gladstone vs West Gladstone, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | South Gladstone | West Gladstone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.6/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.5/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.6 / 1k | 48.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| 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 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesWest Gladstone
- Best for investmentWest Gladstone
- Best for best valueWest Gladstone
- Best for best schoolsWest Gladstone
Comparison summary
South Gladstone and West Gladstone offer different strengths across official suburb data. West Gladstone leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours West Gladstone; Housing (desirability) favours West Gladstone; Crime rate favours South Gladstone. Quick verdicts: Families → West Gladstone, Investment → West Gladstone, Best value → West Gladstone, Best schools → West Gladstone.