West Gladstone at a glance
Median house
$373,055
Median unit
$245,000
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
4,844
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about West Gladstone.
The postcode for West Gladstone is 4680 (QLD).
The median house price in West Gladstone is $373,055.
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.
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Day to day
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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
4,844
Median age
40
Family households
59%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $373,055 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. 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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$373,055
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $245,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$475/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
44%
At a deeper level
$373,055
$245,000
4,844
Median age: 40
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 6.62% (median rent $475/wk against a $373,055 price tag). Units yield 7.85% 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 (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.62%
Based on $373,055 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20247.85%
Based on $245,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202653%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
16
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in West Gladstone.
Local schools for West Gladstone
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Government School Catchment
Gladstone West State School
Rosella Park School
Gladstone State High School
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Frequently asked
About West Gladstone.
- What is the median house price in West Gladstone?
- The median house price in West Gladstone, QLD 4680 is $373,055. The median unit price is $245,000.
- 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 regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4680, in the Gladstone - Biloela region.
- What is the average rent in West Gladstone?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $475, for units it's $370.
- 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 Dc, Gladstone, Gladstone Bc, Gladstone Central.
- 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 cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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