Gladfield
QLD 4370 • Queensland
About Gladfield
Gladfield is a small rural locality in the Southern Downs region of Queensland, falling within the Warwick postcode area of 4370 and covering approximately 38.7 square kilometres of rolling grazing and cropping land. The locality recorded a population of 71 residents in the 2021 census and sits roughly 20 kilometres north-west of Warwick, the regional centre of the Southern Downs. Gladfield is part of the Southern Downs Regional Council local government area and falls within the state electorate of Southern Downs. The landscape is characterised by open farmland, granite outcrops, and the temperate climate typical of the Darling Downs hinterland.
Gladfield is a deeply rural community where the primary land use is grazing cattle and sheep, along with some mixed cropping on the fertile Southern Downs soils. Residents rely on Warwick for all essential services including schools, hospitals, supermarkets, and transport links, with Warwick sitting approximately 130 kilometres south-west of Brisbane. The region offers a peaceful rural lifestyle valued for its open spaces, cool climate, and community feel typical of inland Queensland grazing country. The area draws those seeking an authentic country lifestyle away from urban pressures, with the Granite Belt wine region and Girraween National Park accessible within an hour's drive.
Gladfield falls under postcode 4370 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Southern Downs electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Queensland Coaches / local services — Warwick town centre Approx. 25–35 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Warwick (~20 km) is the nearest service centre. Brisbane is accessible via the New England Highway. A vehicle is essential for daily life.
Completely car dependent. No footpaths, shops, or public transport within the locality. All services and amenities require driving to Warwick or nearby townships.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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82 School Road
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Taylor Street
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60 Oxenham Street
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6 Locke Street
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5-12 Gillam Street
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MS 162 Killarney Road
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163 Palmerin Street
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2 Freestone Road
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Cnr Guy and Percy Streets
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70 Horsman Road
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Fitzroy Street
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Palmerin Street
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17 George Street
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4194 Leyburn-Cunningham Road