Gladstone

About Gladstone

Gladstone is a small regional town in the Mid North region of South Australia, situated approximately 180 kilometres north of Adelaide on the Horrocks Highway. With a population of around 745, it serves as a service centre for the surrounding farming district and is part of the Wakefield Regional Council area. The town has a proud agricultural heritage, surrounded by productive cereal cropping and pastoral country typical of the mid-north.

Gladstone offers essential services including a primary school, hotel, general store and sporting facilities for its close-knit community. The nearby Bundaleer Forest provides picnic areas and walking trails, making it a popular stop for visitors passing through the region. Its relaxed country character and genuine rural community appeal to those seeking a quiet lifestyle away from the city.

Gladstone falls under postcode 5473 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Stuart electorate.

Nearby Suburbs

• Georgetown, SA 5472
• Gulnare, SA 5471
• Yacka, SA 5470