Sun Valley vs West Gladstone
The verdict
West Gladstone rates higher for liveability (79 vs 70).
Scores
Sun ValleyWest Gladstone
| Sun Valley | West Gladstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 40 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 35 | 40 |
| Liveability | 70 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Sun Valley | West Gladstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,296 | 4,844 |
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,520 | $1,324 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.4% | 24.5% |
| Born in Australia | 84.3% | 78.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Growth: Sun Valley — · West Gladstone —
Property
| Sun Valley | 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
| Sun Valley | West Gladstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 80 | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 694 | 702 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 231 | 248 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,584 | 7,584 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Sun Valley | West Gladstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,031 | 967 |
See the full school list on each profile: Sun Valley · West Gladstone
Transport
| Sun Valley | 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) | 292.8 km | 295.0 km |
Liveability
| Sun Valley | 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 | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 4 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 11 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.8 km | 2.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 437.1 km | 439.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 950 m |
Population & growth
| Sun Valley | West Gladstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,296 | 4,844 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,303 | 5,114 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.13% | 1.37% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Sun Valley or West Gladstone?
Sun Valley has the higher residential safety score (Sun Valley 80/100 vs West Gladstone 79/100).
Which has better schools, Sun Valley or West Gladstone?
Sun Valley has a higher average school ICSEA (Sun Valley 1031 vs West Gladstone 967; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Sun Valley or West Gladstone?
Sun Valley and West Gladstone have similar transport scores.
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