Gladstone Central vs West Gladstone
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Gladstone (970) sits above Gladstone Central (969). West Gladstone skews owner-occupied (53%), Gladstone Central runs more rental-dense (30% owner).
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Gladstone Central and West Gladstone side by side
| Measure | Gladstone Central | West Gladstone |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $373,055 |
| Median unit | – | $245,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $500/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $365/wk |
| Owner occupied | 30.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 66.0% | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 970 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 80 | 100 |
| Population | 1,550 | 4,844 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 813 mm | 813 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 31.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- West Gladstone edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 969). West Gladstone also has a higher family-household share (59% vs 40%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Gladstone Central vs West Gladstone: common questions
Does Gladstone Central or West Gladstone have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Gladstone scores 970 vs 969 in Gladstone Central. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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