Moving to New Auckland QLD 4680
What the official numbers say about living in New Auckland — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $300 a week, against a median household income of $2,009 a week.
Who you'll be living with
New Auckland grew 12% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,711 → 5,266 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, Philippines, England; most spoken languages besides English: Tagalog, Filipino, Hindi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), New Auckland scores below the national average (decile 3 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, 4.9 km north-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Heron Island Ferry Terminal/Check-in, 5.5 km north.
Nearest airport: Gladstone Airport, 1.8 km north-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 437 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 10 schools · 4 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 36 parks — see them all on the New Auckland profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Clinton State School 1.4 km · Chanel College 1.8 km · Saint John the Baptist Primary School 1.9 km · Gladstone West State School 3.1 km · Rosella Park School 3.7 km · Toolooa State High School 3.8 km · Gladstone State High School 3.8 km · Gladstone South State School 4.2 km
Groceries: Foodworks 1.3 km · Coles 1.5 km · Woolworths 1.6 km · Woolworths 1.8 km
Parks and reserves: "The Outlook" Park 150 m · Lorikeet Park 400 m · Cockatoo Park 450 m · Kaleentha Park 700 m · Emmadale Park 750 m · Vantage Park 800 m · Cassy Lives Park 1 km · Cumway Gardens 1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around New Auckland, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Torresian Crow · Laughing Kookaburra · Pacific Black Duck · Dusky Moorhen · Brown Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to New Auckland, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Auckland here | 5,266 | — | 3/10 | 35% |
| Kirkwood | 2,513 | — | 5/10 | 83% |
| Kin Kora | 2,396 | — | 3/10 | 28% |
| Telina | 2,197 | — | 5/10 | 39% |
| Clinton | 6,170 | — | 2/10 | 32% |
| Sun Valley | 1,296 | — | 1/10 | 42% |
| West Gladstone | 4,844 | — | 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 New Auckland profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $300 a week.
The population grew 12% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,711 people to 5,266. It sits about 437 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Gladstone station is roughly 4.9 km away. Local government is Gladstone council, and the federal seat is Flynn.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: New Auckland vs Kirkwood · New Auckland vs Kin Kora.
Nearby guides: Kirkwood · Kin Kora · Telina · Clinton · Sun Valley · West Gladstone.
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