Overall score
Telina
41.2/100
West Gladstone
48.4/100
Telina vs West Gladstone, QLD Suburb Comparison
Telina for investment and value; West Gladstone for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
TelinaWest Gladstone
Crime rate
Telina
85.4 / 1k
West Gladstone
85.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Telina
11
West Gladstone
119
Population
Telina
2,197
West Gladstone
4,844
Metric leadTelina 3West Gladstone 62 tiedacross 11 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 investmentTelina
- Best for best valueTelina
- 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 | Telina | West Gladstone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.2/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.9/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.4 / 1k | 85.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 11 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 72.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 119 |
| Green cover | 18.9% | 7.2% |
| Population | 2,197 | 4,844 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Telina is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and West Gladstone is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Telina tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while West Gladstone stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability. On housing, Telina sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in West Gladstone.
Telina suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas West Gladstone is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.