Gladstone vs West Gladstone
Gladstone (median $348,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than West Gladstone ($373,055).
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| Measure | Gladstone | West Gladstone |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $348,000 | $373,055 |
| Median unit | $270,000 | $245,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $275/wk | $500/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $365/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 970 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 75 | 100 |
| Population | – | 4,844 |
| Median age | – | 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Gladstone (970) sits above Gladstone (969).
- For buyers
- Gladstone is the lower entry point at $348,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- West Gladstone offers the higher gross rental yield (6.97% vs 4.11%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- West Gladstone edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 969).
Gladstone vs West Gladstone: common questions
Is Gladstone or West Gladstone cheaper to buy in?
Gladstone has the lower median house price at $348,000, roughly 7% below West Gladstone ($373,055). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Gladstone 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. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Gladstone or West Gladstone?
Gross rental yield on houses is 6.97% in West Gladstone vs 4.11% in Gladstone. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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