Side by sideSuburb comparison

Hat Head vs Gladstone.

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

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

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

Hat Head edges out on average school ICSEA (935 vs 891).

Common questionsHat Head vs Gladstone

Common questions

Does Hat Head or Gladstone 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.

The numbers behind the take

Hat Head
Metric
Gladstone

Price & Market

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

Rental

$295/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$295/wk
$275/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$355/wk
80.0%
Owner occupied
82.0%
19.0%
Renter occupied
10.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

6
Walk score
6
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
365
Population
437
60
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
17
935
Avg ICSEA
891

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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