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Gladstone Harbour

QLD 4680 • Queensland

24
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
37.33 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
CoastalRuralAffordable

About Gladstone Harbour

Gladstone Harbour is a unique offshore locality in Queensland's Gladstone Region, encompassing the waters of Gladstone Harbour and the small island settlements on Facing Island. The locality includes the three small communities of Northcliffe, Farmers Point, and Gatcombe, all located on Facing Island, and had a population of just 24 at the 2021 Census. As an offshore locality, Gladstone Harbour's administrative boundaries extend across the harbour waters adjacent to the industrial city of Gladstone, one of Australia's most significant port cities.

Life in the Gladstone Harbour locality is defined by its island character, with residents of Facing Island enjoying a tranquil lifestyle surrounded by the harbour waters, fishing, boating, and wildlife. The Port of Gladstone — one of Queensland's largest multi-commodity export facilities — operates nearby, making the wider Gladstone harbour area a major hub for coal, LNG, and commodity shipping. Visitors and residents alike value the contrast between the serene island communities and the industrial maritime activity that defines the greater Gladstone region.

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

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4680
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gladstone Regional Council
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Gladstone
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-23.81°, 151.32°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
37.33 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Gladstone

Distance
5 km
By Train
No train to Facing Island
By Car (Peak)
Ferry + car required
By Car (Off-Peak)
Ferry + car required

🛣️ Access to Facing Island is by private boat or ferry from Gladstone marina; no vehicle ferry service

Walkability Car-Dependent

Island locality accessible only by boat; Gladstone CBD services are a ferry ride away

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
24
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gladstone Harbour QLD? +

Gladstone Harbour is an offshore locality in the Gladstone Region of Queensland. Its main communities — Northcliffe, Farmers Point, and Gatcombe — are located on Facing Island in Gladstone Harbour.

How do you get to Gladstone Harbour? +

Access to the island communities of Gladstone Harbour is by private boat or ferry from Gladstone's marina. There is no vehicle ferry, so residents rely on watercraft for transport.

What is the population of Gladstone Harbour? +

According to the 2021 Census, the Gladstone Harbour locality had a population of 24 people, residing in the small island communities on Facing Island.

Is Gladstone Harbour near the Port of Gladstone? +

The Port of Gladstone is one of Australia's largest multi-commodity ports and is located adjacent to Gladstone Harbour. The port facilities themselves are within the nearby suburb of Callemondah rather than the Gladstone Harbour locality.