Gladstone Central, QLD 4680 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Gladstone Central is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4680, home to 1,550 residents with an established residential profile.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,550
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,324 /week
- Median personal income
- $786 /week
- Median family income
- $1,901 /week
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Gladstone
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central Queensland
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Flynn
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $240 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,165
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Gladstone Central State School
- Gladstone State High School
- Rosella Park School
- Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School (Gladstone)
- Gladstone West State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 cafés
- 20 restaurants
- 8 pubs and bars
- 79 parks and reserves
- 24 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 6 supermarkets
- 29 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 33.3% of the 2,615 resolvable premises in Gladstone Central. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 20.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 28.8%
- Fibre to the Building: 17.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 33.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 6,998 across the Gladstone LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 2,666 theft, 1,439 drug offences, 1,072 violent offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gladstone Central?
Gladstone Central (QLD 4680) had 1,550 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Gladstone local government area.
What is the median rent in Gladstone Central?
The median advertised rent in Gladstone Central is $240/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Gladstone Central?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Gladstone Central covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Gladstone Central State School (1 km), Gladstone State High School (1.1 km), Rosella Park School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gladstone Central?
Gladstone Central is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (33.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Gladstone Central?
Across the surrounding area, 6,998 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (2,666), drug offences (1,439), violent (1,072). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
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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