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West Gladstone

QLD 4680 · Gladstone

4,844 (2021)5,114 est. (2025)

40
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

4,844
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
79
Safety score
0
Transport score

West Gladstone is a suburb in Gladstone, QLD 4680, about 439km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in West Gladstone are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. West Gladstone has an overall score of 40/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 79/100.

439.3 km
To Brisbane CBD
2.6 km
To coast
$475/wk
Median rent (house)
295.0 km
To nearest station

Demographics

4,844
Population
40
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,324
vs NSW median-28.4%
Bachelor degree or higher24.5%
Born in Australia78.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,537 / 412 / 102

Top countries of birth: New Zealand (2.89%), England (2.04%), Philippines (2.04%), India (1.07%), Germany (0.58%)

Top languages: Tagalog (0.78%), Filipino (0.74%), Mandarin (0.56%), Punjabi (0.54%), Arabic (0.5%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:

Median rent — house / unit$475 / $370 wk

Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

79
Residential

QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Gladstone local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

34
Break & enter dwelling702/100k
10
Steal from dwelling206/100k
12
Motor vehicle theft248/100k
Domestic assaultNot reported
1
Robbery21/100k
67
Non-domestic assault1,383/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 367 (all categories, latest year)7,584 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

32

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

14
Within 10km4 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 971 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Chanel CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1025
  • Gladstone West State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 952
  • Gladstone State High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 946
  • Rosella Park SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 943

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Star of the Sea Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1028
  • Trinity CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1031
  • Gladstone Central State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 987
  • Kin Kora State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 937
  • Gladstone South State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 899
  • Toolooa State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 955
  • Clinton State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 924
  • St John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1028
  • Carinity Education - RockhamptonSecondary · Independent · 6.1km
  • Faith Baptist Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 9.1kmICSEA 973

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

0
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationGympie North station (295.0 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

32.5°C
Summer max
23.2°C
Winter max
800mm
Rainfall/yr
8h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

74 in suburbSupermarkets
63 in suburbCafes/Rest.
1512 in suburbParks
1211 in suburbPlaygrounds
41 in suburbPools
141 in suburbGyms
22 in suburbDog parks
52 in suburbGPs
52 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
274 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalGladstone Hospital (950 m)
Nearest vet1.1 km
Nearest airportRockhampton (94.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

49

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

14
Gyms
13
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
27
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

34

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

15
Parks
0
Nature reserves
4
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

64

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

4
Theatres
2
Cinemas
3
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
2
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

48

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

3
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.62
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Frequently asked questions about West Gladstone

Is West Gladstone safe?

West Gladstone has a residential safety score of 79/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,584 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is West Gladstone from Brisbane CBD?

West Gladstone is about 439.3 km from Brisbane CBD.

What schools are in West Gladstone?

West Gladstone has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 967 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in West Gladstone?

West Gladstone has a transport score of 0/100.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.