Gladstone at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
437
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Gladstone.
The postcode for Gladstone is 2440 (NSW).
Gladstone (2440) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.
Gladstone has roughly 437 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Gladstone scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gladstone's population at 437, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
437
Median age
47
Family households
69%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$355/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
437
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
37
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gladstone.
Local schools for Gladstone
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Government School Catchment
Gladstone Public School
Smithtown Public School
Kinchela Public School
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Frequently asked
About Gladstone.
- What is the Gladstone postcode?
- Gladstone is in the 2440 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- Where is Gladstone?
- Gladstone is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2440, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- What is the average rent in Gladstone?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $355.
- What schools are in Gladstone?
- There are 17 schools serving Gladstone on this page, including Gladstone Public School, Smithtown Public School, Kinchela Public School.
- How walkable is Gladstone?
- Gladstone has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gladstone?
- Gladstone is close to Smithtown, Austral Eden, Summer Island, Seven Oaks, Kinchela.
- What is the population of Gladstone?
- The population of Gladstone is approximately 437 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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