West Gladstone, QLD 4680
Gladstone - BiloelaAll suburbs in postcode 4680
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Median house price
$373,055
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in West Gladstone itself.
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West Gladstone at a glance
- Median unit
- $245,000
- Weekly rent
- $500
- Houses · units $365
- Population
- 4,844
- Median age 40
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in West Gladstone
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in West Gladstone, houses changed hands at $373,055 in 2024, well below the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in West Gladstone itself. Units come in around $245,000, roughly 34% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $75,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps West Gladstone on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data
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What to know about West Gladstone
West Gladstone (4680) sits in the Gladstone - Biloela region of Queensland. The median house here is $373,055, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
West Gladstone has roughly 4,844 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
West Gladstone scores 16/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 13°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 813 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 16/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put West Gladstone's population at 4,844, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 44% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (36%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
- Family households
- 59%
- Lone person
- 36%
- Owner occupied
- 53%
- Renter occupied
- 44%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 6.97% (median rent $500/wk against a $373,055 price tag). Units yield 7.75% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 44% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 6.97%
- On the $373,055 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 7.75%
- On the $245,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 813 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 31.1°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 13.0°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about West Gladstone
- What is the median house price in West Gladstone?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in West Gladstone, QLD 4680 is $373,055 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in West Gladstone itself. The median unit price is $245,000.
- How much is my house worth in West Gladstone?
- A useful starting point is the West Gladstone median house price of $373,055 (units $245,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is West Gladstone a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in West Gladstone is 7.0%: the median weekly house rent is $500 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $373,055 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for West Gladstone: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether West Gladstone is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the West Gladstone postcode?
- West Gladstone is in the 4680 postcode, in QLD, in the Gladstone - Biloela region.
- Where is West Gladstone?
- West Gladstone is a suburb in the Gladstone - Biloela area, QLD 4680.
- What is the average rent in West Gladstone?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $365.
- What schools are in West Gladstone?
- There are 13 schools serving West Gladstone on this page, including Gladstone West State School, Rosella Park School, Gladstone State High School.
- How walkable is West Gladstone?
- West Gladstone has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near West Gladstone?
- West Gladstone is close to Hetherington, Gladstone, Gladstone Central, Gladstone South.
- What is the population of West Gladstone?
- The population of West Gladstone is approximately 4,844 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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