Gladstone - Biloela
Hetherington
Hetherington at a glance
Median house
$360,000
Median unit
$259,200
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
55.3k
Median age 36
About
Welcome to Hetherington.
Hetherington (4680) sits in the Gladstone - Biloela region of Queensland. The median house here is $360,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Hetherington 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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Houses change hands at $360,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $259,200, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $72,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Hetherington on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$360,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $259,200.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$275/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$234/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$360,000
$259,200
55,339
Median age: 36
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.97% (median rent $275/wk against a $360,000 price tag). Units yield 4.69% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20213.97%
Based on $360,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20214.69%
Based on $259,200 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hetherington'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
–
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Hetherington 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, 2 independent.
Getting around
Walkability.
16
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hetherington.
Local schools for Hetherington
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Rosella Park School
Gladstone State High School
Gladstone West State School
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Frequently asked
About Hetherington.
- What is the median house price in Hetherington?
- The median house price in Hetherington, QLD 4680 is $360,000. The median unit price is $259,200. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Hetherington postcode?
- Hetherington is in the 4680 postcode, in QLD, in the Gladstone - Biloela region.
- What is the average rent in Hetherington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $275, for units it's $234.
- What schools are in Hetherington?
- There are 13 schools serving Hetherington on this page, including Rosella Park School, Gladstone State High School, Gladstone West State School.
- How walkable is Hetherington?
- Hetherington has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hetherington?
- Hetherington is close to West Gladstone, Gladstone Dc, Gladstone, Gladstone Bc, Gladstone Central.
- What is the population of Hetherington?
- Hetherington has approximately 55,339 residents. The median age is 36.
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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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