South Gladstone vs Sun Valley
The verdict
South Gladstone is closer to the coast (550 m vs 1.8 km).
Scores
South GladstoneSun Valley
| South Gladstone | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 35 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 39 | 35 |
| Liveability | 71 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| South Gladstone | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,476 | 1,296 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,283 | $1,520 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.9% | 18.4% |
| Born in Australia | 75.2% | 84.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: South Gladstone — · Sun Valley —
Property
| South Gladstone | 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) | $550 | 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
| South Gladstone | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 79 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 690 | 694 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 259 | 231 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,584 | 7,584 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| South Gladstone | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 927 | 1,031 |
See the full school list on each profile: South Gladstone · Sun Valley
Transport
| South Gladstone | 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) | 293.4 km | 292.8 km |
Liveability
| South Gladstone | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 550 m | 1.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 437.9 km | 437.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| South Gladstone | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,476 | 1,296 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,812 | 1,303 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.33% | 0.13% |
Common questions
Which is safer, South Gladstone or Sun Valley?
Sun Valley has the higher residential safety score (South Gladstone 79/100 vs Sun Valley 80/100).
Which has better schools, South Gladstone or Sun Valley?
Sun Valley has a higher average school ICSEA (South Gladstone 927 vs Sun Valley 1031; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, South Gladstone or Sun Valley?
South Gladstone and Sun Valley have similar transport scores.
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