Gladstone vs Hat Head

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hat Head (935) sits above Gladstone (891).

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Gladstone and Hat Head side by side

MeasureGladstoneHat Head
Price and market
Median house–$1,100,000
Median unit–$205,920
Renting
House rent$505/wk$505/wk
Unit rent$383/wk$383/wk
Owner occupied82.0%80.0%
Renter occupied10.0%19.0%
Schools
Schools nearby177
Average ICSEA891935
Lifestyle and people
Walk score66
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population437365
Median age4760
Climate
Annual rainfall1220 mm1322 mm
Mean max, January28.9°C28.4°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
Hat Head edges out on average school ICSEA (935 vs 891).

Gladstone vs Hat Head: common questions

Does Gladstone or Hat Head have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hat Head scores 935 vs 891 in Gladstone. 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.