Overall score
West Gladstone
64.0/100
Yeppoon
59.0/100
West Gladstone vs Yeppoon, QLD suburb comparison
West Gladstone for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
West GladstoneYeppoon
Crime rate
West Gladstone
52.8 / 1k
Yeppoon
36.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
West Gladstone
117
Yeppoon
187
Population
West Gladstone
4,844
Yeppoon
7,037
Metric leadWest Gladstone 4Yeppoon 5across 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 retireesWest Gladstone
- 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 | West Gladstone | Yeppoon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.5/100 | 31.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.8 / 1k | 36.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 17 |
| Walkability | 72.5/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 117 | 187 |
| Population | 4,844 | 7,037 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
West Gladstone reads as a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace; Yeppoon is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
West Gladstone pulls ahead on housing affordability and walkability, whereas Yeppoon is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
Retirees and investors may find West Gladstone the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Yeppoon.