Gladstone Central
QLD 4680 · Gladstone
1,550 (2021) → 1,700 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Gladstone Central is a suburb in Gladstone, QLD 4680, about 441km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Gladstone Central are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Gladstone Central has an overall score of 36/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 79/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 4680 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: New Zealand (3.42%), India (3.16%), England (2.71%), Philippines (2.13%), South Africa (0.97%)
Top languages: Punjabi (1.16%), Cantonese (0.84%), Hindi (0.77%), Spanish (0.71%), Nepali (0.58%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Gladstone local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 971 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Star of the Sea Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1044
- Gladstone Central State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 989
Nearby (within 10km)
- Gladstone State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 938
- Rosella Park SchoolCombined · Government · 1kmICSEA 942
- Gladstone West State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 938
- Chanel CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1031
- Trinity College - South Gladstone CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.9km
- Gladstone South State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 897
- Trinity CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1034
- Kin Kora State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 929
- Toolooa State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4kmICSEA 950
- St John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.7kmICSEA 1023
- Clinton State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 914
- Carinity Education - Rockhampton (Glen Eden)Secondary · Independent · 7.7km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Frequently asked questions about Gladstone Central
Is Gladstone Central safe?
Gladstone Central has a residential safety score of 79/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,690 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Gladstone Central from Brisbane CBD?
Gladstone Central is about 440.8 km from Brisbane CBD.
What schools are in Gladstone Central?
Gladstone Central has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1017 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Gladstone Central?
Gladstone Central has a transport score of 0/100.