Gladstone vs Laura
Laura scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gladstone (998) sits above Laura (981).
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Gladstone and Laura side by side
| Measure | Gladstone | Laura |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $205/wk | $280/wk |
| Unit rent | $950/wk | $170/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 981 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 30 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 15 |
| Population | 745 | 765 |
| Median age | 51 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 417 mm | 458 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 32.1°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
- Gladstone edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 981).
Gladstone vs Laura: common questions
Does Gladstone or Laura have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gladstone scores 998 vs 981 in Laura. 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 is more walkable, Gladstone or Laura?
Laura scores 30/100 on walkability vs 4/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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