Gladstone vs Summer Island
The verdict
Gladstone is more affordable, with a median house price of $696K versus $910K in Summer Island. Gladstone rates higher for liveability (33 vs 22). Summer Island rates higher for education (33 vs 28).
Scores
GladstoneSummer Island
| Gladstone | Summer Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 18 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 28 | 33 |
| Liveability | 33 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gladstone | Summer Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 437 | 93 |
| Median age | 47 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,281 | $2,100 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.8% | 26.4% |
| Born in Australia | 86.0% | 96.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3.1 |
Growth: Gladstone Stable · Summer Island Stable
Property
| Gladstone | Summer Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $696K | $910K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Gladstone | Summer Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 915 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,467 | 1,075 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gladstone | Summer Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Gladstone · Summer Island
Transport
| Gladstone | Summer Island | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 13.8 km | 16.1 km |
Liveability
| Gladstone | Summer Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.2 km | 7.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 357.7 km | 360.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.4 km | 7.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.4 km | 16.4 km |
Population & growth
| Gladstone | Summer Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 437 | 93 |
| Estimated 2025 | 446 | 95 |
| Projected 2041 | 444 | 94 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.51% | 0.53% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Gladstone or Summer Island?
Gladstone is more affordable, with a median house price of $696K versus $910K.
Which has better public transport, Gladstone or Summer Island?
Gladstone and Summer Island have similar transport scores.
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