Moving to Gladstone Central QLD 4680
What the official numbers say about living in Gladstone Central — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $240 a week, against a median household income of $1,324 a week.
About 31% of homes are owner-occupied and 68% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Gladstone Central grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,529 → 1,550 people).
Around 40% of households are families, averaging 1.8 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, India, England; most spoken languages besides English: Punjabi, Cantonese, Hindi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Gladstone Central scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (77% of workers), while 6% work from home.
Nearest train station: Gladstone, 950 m south-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Heron Island Ferry Terminal/Check-in, 1.3 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Gladstone Airport, 4.1 km south-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 441 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 8 schools · 6 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 28 parks — see them all on the Gladstone Central profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Gladstone Central State School 450 m · Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School 700 m · Gladstone State High School 1000 m · Rosella Park School 1.2 km · Gladstone West State School 1.8 km · Gladstone South State School 2.6 km · Chanel College 3 km · Toolooa State High School 3.8 km
Groceries: Woolworths 700 m · ALDI 1.6 km
Parks and reserves: Lady Nelson Park 550 m · Port Park 550 m · Matthew Flinders Park 750 m · Apex Park 800 m · Victoria Park 950 m · William Miskin Park 950 m · East Shores - Marina Parklands 1 km · Palm Point 1.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Gladstone Central, most often seen first: Torresian Crow · Rainbow Lorikeet · Brown Honeyeater · Willie Wagtail · Peaceful Dove · House Sparrow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Gladstone Central, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Central here | 1,550 | — | 2/10 | 5% |
| West Gladstone | 4,844 | — | 1/10 | 25% |
| Barney Point | 1,065 | — | 1/10 | 6% |
| South Gladstone | 3,476 | — | 1/10 | 20% |
| Sun Valley | 1,296 | — | 1/10 | 23% |
| Kin Kora | 2,396 | — | 3/10 | 19% |
| New Auckland | 5,266 | — | 3/10 | 17% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Gladstone — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Flynn — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4680 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Gladstone Central profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $240 a week, and about 68% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,529 people to 1,550. It sits about 441 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Gladstone station is roughly 1 km away. Local government is Gladstone council, and the federal seat is Flynn.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Gladstone Central vs West Gladstone · Gladstone Central vs South Gladstone.
Nearby guides: West Gladstone · Barney Point · South Gladstone · Sun Valley · Kin Kora · New Auckland.
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