Gladstone, NSW 2440 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Gladstone is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2440, home to 437 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 424 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 437
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,281 /week
- Median personal income
- $577 /week
- Median family income
- $1,437 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Kempsey
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cowper
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $355 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,437
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Gladstone Public School
- Smithtown Public School
- Kinchela Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 12 bus stops
- Darkwater St Opp Gladstone Lane
- Darkwater St At Gladstone Lane
- Gladstone Public School, Kinchela St
- Macleay St At Kinchela St
- Kinchela St Opp Macleay St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 3 pubs and bars
- 8 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 211 resolvable premises in Gladstone. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,154 across postcode 2440 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 948 violent offences, 716 theft, 437 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gladstone?
Gladstone (NSW 2440) had 437 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Kempsey local government area.
What is the median rent in Gladstone?
The median advertised rent in Gladstone is $355/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Gladstone?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Gladstone covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gladstone Public School (0.7 km), Smithtown Public School (1.8 km), Kinchela Public School (6.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gladstone?
Gladstone is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Gladstone?
Across postcode 2440, 3,154 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (948), theft (716), property damage (437). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Gladstone?
12 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Gladstone centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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