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West Gladstone, QLD 4680
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$685,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$375,000
market range $350K-$475K
Gross Yield (houses)
5.0%
1yr Growth (houses)
+16.6%
market range +12.5% to +25.0%
Investment snapshot for West Gladstone
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West Gladstone market and investor summary
In West Gladstone, QLD 4680, houses show a gross rental yield of 5.0%. House prices have moved +16.6% over the past year and +57.6% over three years. At 2.3% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
For an investor, the rent-to-price maths here leans toward cashflow: a gross house yield near 5.0% does more of the early heavy lifting than capital growth usually would at this price point.
Living in West Gladstone: people, income and schools
West Gladstone is home to around 4,844 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 6% over five years. At a median age of 40, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 59% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $69,000 a year (about $1,320 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). Locally, around 30% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 13 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 42 for walkability and 26 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 4,844
- +6% over 5yr
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $69,000/yr
- Households renting
- 44%
- Family households
- 59%
- Socio-economic rank
- 5/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 13
- avg ICSEA 938
- Unemployment
- 4.0%
- Walk score
- 42/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in West Gladstone
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Search West Gladstone listings →Frequently asked questions about West Gladstone
What should I check before investing in West Gladstone?
West Gladstone has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.5%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +16.6% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in West Gladstone?
The median property price in West Gladstone, QLD 4680 is $375K for units.
What rental yield does West Gladstone show?
The gross rental yield in West Gladstone is 5.0% for houses and 5.5% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for West Gladstone?
House prices in West Gladstone are up 16.6% over the past year and up 57.6% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in West Gladstone?
The current vacancy rate in West Gladstone is 2.3%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.
How many people live in West Gladstone?
West Gladstone has a population of approximately 4,844 residents, with a median age of 40.
What schools are near West Gladstone?
There are 13 schools within roughly 5km of West Gladstone. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is West Gladstone's population growing?
The population of West Gladstone has grown about 6% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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