Moving to Kirkwood QLD 4680
What the official numbers say about living in Kirkwood — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $2,313 a week.
About 52% of homes are owner-occupied and 48% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Kirkwood grew 503% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (417 → 2,513 people).
Around 85% of households are families, averaging 3.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Philippines, South Africa, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Afrikaans, Tagalog, Filipino.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Kirkwood sits around the national average (decile 5 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (93% of workers), while 5% work from home.
Nearest train station: Gladstone, 6.3 km north-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Heron Island Ferry Terminal/Check-in, 6.9 km north.
Nearest airport: Gladstone Airport, 2.7 km north.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 437 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 7 schools · 3 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 20 parks — see them all on the Kirkwood profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Clinton State School 1.6 km · Saint John the Baptist Primary School 2.2 km · Chanel College 3.2 km · Carinity Education Gladstone 4.3 km · Gladstone West State School 4.5 km · Faith Baptist Christian School 4.8 km · Toolooa State High School 4.9 km
Groceries: Woolworths 1.8 km · Foodworks 2.1 km · Coles 2.8 km · Woolworths 3 km
Parks and reserves: Vantage Park 800 m · Koowin Park 1.1 km · "The Outlook" Park 1.3 km · Fairway Park 1.5 km · Harmony Park 1.5 km · Kaleentha Park 1.7 km · Cockatoo Park 1.7 km · Emmadale Park 1.8 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Kirkwood, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Torresian Crow · Laughing Kookaburra · Pacific Black Duck · Brown Honeyeater · Dusky Moorhen.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Kirkwood, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood here | 2,513 | — | 5/10 | 52% |
| New Auckland | 5,266 | — | 3/10 | 17% |
| Clinton | 6,170 | — | 2/10 | 18% |
| Telina | 2,197 | — | 5/10 | 21% |
| Kin Kora | 2,396 | — | 3/10 | 19% |
| Sun Valley | 1,296 | — | 1/10 | 23% |
| Toolooa | 992 | — | 1/10 | 36% |
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 Kirkwood profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $350 a week, and about 48% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 503% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 417 people to 2,513. It sits about 437 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Gladstone station is roughly 6.3 km away. Local government is Gladstone council, and the federal seat is Flynn.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Kirkwood vs New Auckland · Kirkwood vs Clinton.
Nearby guides: New Auckland · Clinton · Telina · Kin Kora · Sun Valley · Toolooa.
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