Northern Areas
Gladstone
Gladstone at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
745
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Gladstone.
Gladstone (5473) sits in the Northern Areas region of South Australia.
Gladstone has roughly 745 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Gladstone scores 4/100 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gladstone's population at 745, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
745
Median age
51
Family households
61%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$160/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
745
Median age: 51
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
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 Primary School
Gladstone High School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Parish School
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Frequently asked
About Gladstone.
- What is the Gladstone postcode?
- Gladstone is in the 5473 postcode, in SA, in the Northern Areas region.
- What is the average rent in Gladstone?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $160.
- What schools are in Gladstone?
- There are 3 schools serving Gladstone on this page, including Gladstone Primary School, Gladstone High School, St Joseph's Parish School.
- How walkable is Gladstone?
- Gladstone has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gladstone?
- Gladstone is close to West Bundaleer, Laura, Caltowie, Georgetown, Huddleston.
- What is the population of Gladstone?
- Gladstone has approximately 745 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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