Gladstone - Biloela
South Gladstone
South Gladstone at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,476
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about South Gladstone.
South Gladstone (4680) sits in the Gladstone - Biloela region of Queensland.
South Gladstone has roughly 3,476 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
South Gladstone scores 0/100 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 South Gladstone's population at 3,476, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (49% own, 48% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (36%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
3,476
Median age
39
Family households
59%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
49%
Renter occupied
48%
At a deeper level
3,476
Median age: 39
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in South Gladstone.
Local schools for South Gladstone
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Government School Catchment
Gladstone South State School
Toolooa State High School
Gladstone West State School
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Frequently asked
About South Gladstone.
- What is the South Gladstone postcode?
- South Gladstone is in the 4680 postcode, in QLD, in the Gladstone - Biloela region.
- What is the average rent in South Gladstone?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in South Gladstone?
- There are 13 schools serving South Gladstone on this page, including Gladstone South State School, Toolooa State High School, Trinity College.
- How walkable is South Gladstone?
- South Gladstone has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near South Gladstone?
- South Gladstone is close to Gladstone South, Barney Point, Sun Valley, West Gladstone, Toolooa.
- What is the population of South Gladstone?
- South Gladstone has approximately 3,476 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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