Hetherington at a glance
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
55.3k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Hetherington.
The postcode for Hetherington is 4680 (QLD).
Hetherington (4680) sits in the Gladstone - Biloela region of Queensland.
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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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.
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
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$275/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$234/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
55,339
Median age: 36
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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
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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 Hetherington postcode?
- Hetherington is in the 4680 postcode, in QLD, in the Gladstone - Biloela region.
- Where is Hetherington?
- Hetherington is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4680, 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?
- The population of Hetherington is approximately 55,339 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
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