Ambrose
QLD 4695 • Queensland
About Ambrose
Ambrose is a small rural locality in the Gladstone Region of Central Queensland, situated approximately 30 kilometres north-west of Gladstone between the major coastal city and the regional centre of Rockhampton. The locality covers around 63 square kilometres and has a population of 217 residents. Ambrose is a typical Central Queensland rural community, with the flat to gently undulating terrain supporting grazing and agricultural operations characteristic of the broader Gladstone hinterland.
Residents rely on the city of Gladstone for schools, shopping, healthcare, and employment, with the short drive making it a manageable commute for those working in Gladstone's significant industrial port and resource sector. The Gladstone Region is one of Queensland's most economically active, home to a major port, aluminium smelter, and LNG facilities, providing employment opportunities that underpin the broader regional community. Ambrose itself retains a quiet, rural character with farming the mainstay of local land use.
Ambrose falls under postcode 4695 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gladstone electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- No regular public bus service — Gladstone (nearest hub) Car required (~25 min)
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Gladstone is the primary service hub; Rockhampton is approximately 100km to the north
Ambrose is a rural locality with no local commercial services; all errands require a car trip to Gladstone or nearby townships
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Gentle Annie Road
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Raglan Street