Gladstone Park vs Westmeadows
The verdict
Gladstone Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $719K versus $722K in Westmeadows. Gladstone Park rates higher for transport (75 vs 62). Gladstone Park is closer to the coast (16.5 km vs 18.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Gladstone Park rates higher (100 vs 63/100 in Westmeadows).
Scores
| Gladstone Park | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 65 |
| Transport | 75 | 62 |
| Education | 55 | 52 |
| Liveability | 87 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gladstone Park | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,213 | 6,502 |
| Median age | 42 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,452 | $1,564 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.8% | 29.6% |
| Born in Australia | 61.5% | 66.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Gladstone Park High Growth · Westmeadows High Growth
Property
| Gladstone Park | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $719K | $722K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $594K |
| House price YoY | -3.9% | 0.3% |
| 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
Safety
| Gladstone Park | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 170 | 369 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 195 | 477 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 256 | 492 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,663 | 5,967 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gladstone Park | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,010 | 998 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gladstone Park · Westmeadows
Transport
| Gladstone Park | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 57 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Gladstone Park | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 7 |
| Parks | 14 | 28 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 36 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.5 km | 18.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.0 km | 16.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.2 km | 11.0 km |
Population & growth
| Gladstone Park | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,213 | 6,502 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,262 | 6,541 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,283 | 10,516 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.15% | 0.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gladstone Park or Westmeadows?
Gladstone Park has the higher residential safety score (Gladstone Park 100/100 vs Westmeadows 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Gladstone Park or Westmeadows?
Gladstone Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $719K versus $722K.
Which has better schools, Gladstone Park or Westmeadows?
Gladstone Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Gladstone Park 1010 vs Westmeadows 998; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gladstone Park or Westmeadows?
Gladstone Park has the higher transport score (Gladstone Park 75/100 vs Westmeadows 62/100).
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