South Gladstone
QLD 4680 • Rest of QLD
About South Gladstone
South Gladstone is a residential suburb in the southern section of Gladstone, a major industrial and port city in Central Queensland, approximately 555 kilometres north of Brisbane. Governed by the Gladstone Regional Council, the suburb spans around 3.3 square kilometres and is home to 3,476 residents, with a median age of 39 and median household income of $1,283 per week. The area has a multicultural character with a notable Indigenous community and a significant Filipino population, reflecting Gladstone's diverse workforce.
South Gladstone sits close to the Gladstone CBD, providing residents with convenient access to the city's retail precincts, schools, and medical facilities along the Dawson and Philip Streets corridors. The suburb is car-dependent, as Gladstone has no passenger rail service, with residents relying on local bus services or private vehicles for daily travel. The suburb attracts workers connected to Gladstone's busy port, industrial plants, and resources sectors, offering relatively affordable housing compared to much of coastal Queensland.
South Gladstone falls under postcode 4680 and is governed by Gladstone Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gladstone electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Sunbus Gladstone local routes — Gladstone CBD 5-10 min
Commute to Gladstone CBD
🛣️ Gladstone Airport ~5 km north for regional flights; Bruce Highway connects to Brisbane (~6h drive)
Most errands require a car; limited footpath connectivity to retail and services outside the immediate area
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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17 O'Connor Road
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151 Malpas Street
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Gladstone Road
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1315 Dawson Highway
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55 Don Cameron Drive
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Stirrat Street
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11 Paterson Street
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Harvey Road
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74 Auckland Street
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153 Toolooa Street
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Dawson Highway
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Boles Street
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43a Hibiscus Avenue
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Cnr Park and Rosella Streets
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J Hickey Avenue
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181 Goondoon Street
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Corner Degalgil and Ubobo Streets
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Francis Way
Housing 2021 Census
55 state housing + 12 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Philippines 132
- 2. New Zealand 106
- 3. England 79
- 4. India 34
- 5. South Africa 25
- 6. Fiji 17
- 7. Thailand 14
- 8. Scotland 13
- 9. Netherlands 9
- 10. Papua New Guinea 9
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)