Gladstone Central vs Sun Valley
The verdict
Gladstone Central rates higher for education (45 vs 35). Sun Valley rates higher for liveability (70 vs 64).
Scores
Gladstone CentralSun Valley
| Gladstone Central | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 35 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 45 | 35 |
| Liveability | 64 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gladstone Central | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,550 | 1,296 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,324 | $1,520 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.6% | 18.4% |
| Born in Australia | 65.0% | 84.3% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Gladstone Central — · Sun Valley —
Property
| Gladstone Central | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Gladstone Central | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 79 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 710 | 694 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 258 | 231 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,584 | 7,584 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gladstone Central | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,008 | 1,031 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gladstone Central · Sun Valley
Transport
| Gladstone Central | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 296.4 km | 292.8 km |
Liveability
| Gladstone Central | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.5°C | 32.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 23.2°C | 23.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 1.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 440.8 km | 437.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 820 m | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Gladstone Central | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,550 | 1,296 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,700 | 1,303 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.34% | 0.13% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gladstone Central or Sun Valley?
Sun Valley has the higher residential safety score (Gladstone Central 79/100 vs Sun Valley 80/100).
Which has better schools, Gladstone Central or Sun Valley?
Sun Valley has a higher average school ICSEA (Gladstone Central 1008 vs Sun Valley 1031; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gladstone Central or Sun Valley?
Gladstone Central and Sun Valley have similar transport scores.
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