Gladstone Central vs West Gladstone
The verdict
Gladstone Central rates higher for education (45 vs 40). West Gladstone rates higher for liveability (79 vs 64). Gladstone Central is closer to the coast (1.3 km vs 2.6 km).
Scores
| Gladstone Central | West Gladstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 40 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 45 | 40 |
| Liveability | 64 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gladstone Central | West Gladstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,550 | 4,844 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,324 | $1,324 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.6% | 24.5% |
| Born in Australia | 65.0% | 78.4% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.2 |
Growth: Gladstone Central — · West Gladstone —
Property
| Gladstone Central | West Gladstone | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $475 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Gladstone Central | West Gladstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 79 | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 710 | 702 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 258 | 248 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,584 | 7,584 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gladstone Central | West Gladstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,008 | 967 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gladstone Central · West Gladstone
Transport
| Gladstone Central | West Gladstone | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 295.0 km |
Liveability
| Gladstone Central | West Gladstone | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 3 |
| Parks | 9 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 2.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 440.8 km | 439.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 820 m | 950 m |
Population & growth
| Gladstone Central | West Gladstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,550 | 4,844 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,700 | 5,114 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.34% | 1.37% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gladstone Central or West Gladstone?
Gladstone Central and West Gladstone have similar residential safety scores (79 and 79/100).
Which has better schools, Gladstone Central or West Gladstone?
Gladstone Central has a higher average school ICSEA (Gladstone Central 1008 vs West Gladstone 967; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gladstone Central or West Gladstone?
Gladstone Central and West Gladstone have similar transport scores.
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