Overall score
Telina
43.1/100
West Gladstone
64.0/100
Telina vs West Gladstone, QLD suburb comparison
Telina for retirees and investment; West Gladstone for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
TelinaWest Gladstone
Crime rate
Telina
52.7 / 1k
West Gladstone
52.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Telina
5
West Gladstone
117
Population
Telina
2,197
West Gladstone
4,844
Metric leadTelina 3West Gladstone 6across 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 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 | 43.1/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 80.3/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.7 / 1k | 52.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 11 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 72.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 117 |
| 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 and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while West Gladstone stands out for parks and reserves and walkability. On housing, Telina sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in West Gladstone.
Telina suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas West Gladstone is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.