Overall score
West Gladstone
48.4/100
Yeppoon
50.1/100
West Gladstone vs Yeppoon, QLD Suburb Comparison
West Gladstone for families and investment; Yeppoon for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
West GladstoneYeppoon
Crime rate
West Gladstone
85.4 / 1k
Yeppoon
63.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
West Gladstone
119
Yeppoon
193
Population
West Gladstone
4,844
Yeppoon
7,037
Metric leadWest Gladstone 3Yeppoon 8across 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 retireesYeppoon
- Best for familiesWest Gladstone
- Best for investmentWest 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 | 48.4/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.7/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.4 / 1k | 63.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 17 |
| Walkability | 72.5/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 119 | 193 |
| Green cover | 7.2% | 12.6% |
| 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, schools and education options, and walkability, whereas Yeppoon is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities. West Gladstone generally means more approachable housing costs, while Yeppoon leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer West Gladstone, while Yeppoon remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.