Port Curtis
QLD 4700 • Queensland
About Port Curtis
Port Curtis is a coastal locality in the Gladstone Region of Central Queensland, encompassing parts of the harbour and coastline around Gladstone, approximately 530 kilometres north of Brisbane. With a population of 309 at the 2021 census across 45.8 square kilometres, it includes waterfront areas along Port Curtis harbour — one of Australia's busiest multi-commodity ports. The locality features a mix of industrial port infrastructure, mangrove-lined shoreline, and scattered residential pockets.
Port Curtis's identity is defined by Gladstone's major port operations, which export coal, alumina, LNG, and other commodities. The harbour area also provides recreational boating and fishing access to the southern Great Barrier Reef. Residents live in proximity to Gladstone's industrial employment while enjoying the tropical coastal environment. The area attracts port workers and those in the resources sector seeking affordable housing near their workplace.
Port Curtis falls under postcode 4700 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Rockhampton electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Buslink Gladstone — Gladstone CBD 15 min
Commute to Gladstone
🛣️ Gladstone is the nearest city. Rockhampton is 1.5 hours north. Brisbane is 5.5 hours south.
Industrial/coastal locality with no local shops. A car is essential for all services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cnr Denham and Agnes Streets
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Upper Dawson Road
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North Street Extended
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O'Connell Street
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335 Milman Road
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Port Curtis Road
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Archer Street
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