Side by sideSuburb comparison

Gladstone vs West Gladstone.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. West Gladstone edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Gladstone (970) sits above Gladstone (969).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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).

Common questionsGladstone vs West Gladstone

Common questions

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.

The numbers behind the take

Gladstone
Metric
West Gladstone

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$275/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$475/wk
$400/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
53.0%
Renter occupied
44.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

16
Walk score
16
0
Transit score
0
75
Bike score
100
55,339
Population
4,844
36
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
13
969
Avg ICSEA
970

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).