West Gladstone suburb profile
West Gladstone is an established residential suburb just west of Gladstone's centre, known for its practical, family-focused streets and easy access to the region's employment hubs. The area mixes older timber and low-set brick homes with more recent builds, and residents enjoy neighbourhood parks, playgrounds and local shops within walking distance. It suits people who want a suburban feel while remaining close to the port, industrial precincts and the coast. Road connections make commuting straightforward and the suburb appeals to families, tradies and long-term locals who value convenience and a quiet, everyday lifestyle.
West Gladstone property market performance
Current median dwelling price$484,000Past 3 months
Property growth+18.4%Past 12 months
Median prices are $560,000 for houses and $408,000 for units. Over the last 12 months house values have risen sharply, up 13.4%, while unit values have also risen sharply, up 23.4% — unit values increased faster than house values.
Over the last 3 months there were 23 house sales and 16 unit sales. Over the last 12 months houses sold in a median of 18 days and units in 39 days, so houses sold more quickly than units.
The rental market in West Gladstone saw average house rents of $490 a week, up a modest 2.1% over the last 12 months, and average unit rents of $370 a week, up sharply 11.1% over the last 12 months; unit rents grew more strongly than house rents.
| Houses | Units | |
|---|---|---|
Median price Past 3 months | $560K | $408K |
Change in value Past 12 months | 13.4% | 23.4% |
Sold Past 3 months | 23 | 16 |
Median days on market Past 12 months | 18 | 39 |
Average rent Past 12 months | $490 | $370 |
Change in rent Past 12 months | 2.1% | 11.1% |
5 year median price trend for houses and units
West Gladstone demographics
West Gladstone is home to 4,844 people, with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $1,324 a week, roughly $69,000 a year.
Families in the area are dominated by couples. Couple families without children are the largest single group at 40.8%, and together with couple families with children (33.1%) they make up 73.9% of families. One-parent families account for 23.8% and other families 2.3%.
Homes in West Gladstone are mostly owner-occupied overall, at 54.6% when owned outright (26.3%) and owned with a mortgage (28.3%) are combined, while 45.4% of dwellings are rented.
Suburbs near West Gladstone
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How does West Gladstone compare to nearby suburbs?
- Median house prices: West Gladstone’s median house price is 4.3% higher than Gladstone Central’s.
- Median unit prices: West Gladstone’s median unit price is 2.6% higher than Gladstone Central’s.
- House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in West Gladstone have grown 4.4% higher than in Kin Kora.
- Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in West Gladstone have grown 14.4% higher than in New Auckland.
- Selling speed for houses: Properties in West Gladstone are selling 55.0% faster than in Gladstone Central.
- Selling speed for units: Properties in West Gladstone are selling 11.4% faster than in Gladstone Central.

