Gladstone at a glance
Median house
$348,000
Median unit
$270,000
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
55.3k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Gladstone.
The postcode for Gladstone is 4680 (QLD).
The median house price in Gladstone is $348,000.
Gladstone (4680) sits in the Gladstone - Biloela region of Queensland. The median house here is $348,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Gladstone has roughly 55,339 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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 16/100 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 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gladstone's population at 55,339, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
55,339
Median age
36
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $348,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $270,000, roughly 22% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $70,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Gladstone on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$348,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $270,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$275/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$348,000
$270,000
55,339
Median age: 36
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.11% (median rent $275/wk against a $348,000 price tag). Units yield 7.70% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.11%
Based on $348,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20247.70%
Based on $270,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
16
0
75
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Gladstone Central State School
Gladstone State High School
Rosella Park School
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Frequently asked
About Gladstone.
- What is the median house price in Gladstone?
- The median house price in Gladstone, QLD 4680 is $348,000. The median unit price is $270,000.
- What is the Gladstone postcode?
- Gladstone is in the 4680 postcode, in QLD, in the Gladstone - Biloela region.
- Where is Gladstone?
- Gladstone is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4680, in the Gladstone - Biloela region.
- What is the average rent in Gladstone?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $275, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Gladstone?
- There are 12 schools serving Gladstone on this page, including Gladstone Central State School, Gladstone State High School, Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Gladstone?
- Gladstone has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 75.
- What suburbs are near Gladstone?
- Gladstone is close to Gladstone Bc, Gladstone Central, Gladstone Dc, Hetherington, Barney Point.
- What is the population of Gladstone?
- The population of Gladstone is approximately 55,339 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
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