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Clinton

QLD 4680 • Rest of QLD

6,170
Population (2021)
$40,300
Median Income
6.09 km²
Area
$270/wk
Median Rent
AffordableIndustrial HubFamily-FriendlyRegional QueenslandGrowth Suburb

About Clinton

Clinton is a residential suburb in the Gladstone Region of Central Queensland, located approximately 5 kilometres south of the Gladstone CBD. With a population of around 6,170, it is one of the larger suburbs in the Gladstone area. Clinton developed primarily during the industrial growth of Gladstone and offers affordable housing in a tropical Queensland setting.

The suburb features the Clinton State School, local parks, and convenient access to shopping centres along the Dawson Highway. Clinton is home to a mix of established families and workers attracted by employment opportunities in the nearby Gladstone port and industrial precinct. The suburb offers a practical, no-frills lifestyle with proximity to recreational areas including Gladstone Harbour and the southern Great Barrier Reef.

Clinton falls under postcode 4680 and is governed by Gladstone Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gladstone electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4680
Urban Area
Gladstone - City
LGA / Council
Gladstone
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Gladstone
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-23.88°, 151.22°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
6.09 km²
Elevation
29m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Gladstone
5 km
60 min

Bus Services

  • Route 1 — Gladstone CBD 15 min
  • Route 1 — South Gladstone 10 min

Commute to Gladstone CBD

Distance
5 km
By Bus
15 min
By Car (Peak)
10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
8 min

🛣️ No commuter rail; bus or car to Gladstone CBD

Walkability Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car; limited footpath connectivity.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$270
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
34 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,921
Census 2021
6,170
▲ 4.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,260
Income 2021
$40,300
▲ 2.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,048
Born Overseas 793

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 175
  • 2. Philippines 130
  • 3. England 98
  • 4. South Africa 75
  • 5. India 41
  • 6. Scotland 22
  • 7. Thailand 14
  • 8. Fiji 13
  • 9. Germany 12
  • 10. China 10

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,533
English 2,483
Scottish 648
Irish 598
Australian Aboriginal 439
German 407
Filipino 166
Italian 128
Dutch 94
Maori 74

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,219
Both parents born in Australia
973
Both parents born overseas
607
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
45.8%
Christianity
44.1%
Hinduism
0.8%
Buddhism
0.5%
Islam
0.5%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
408 (6.6%)
5-14 years
1,078 (17.5%)
15-19 years
452 (7.3%)
20-24 years
321 (5.2%)
25-34 years
840 (13.6%)
35-44 years
862 (14.0%)
45-54 years
804 (13.0%)
55-64 years
716 (11.6%)
65-74 years
459 (7.4%)
75-84 years
182 (2.9%)
85+ years
46 (0.7%)

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