East End
QLD 4695 • Queensland
About East End
East End is a sparsely populated rural locality in Queensland's Gladstone Region, located approximately 40 kilometres north-west of Gladstone along the Bruce Highway corridor. Covering a substantial 184 square kilometres, the locality is one of the larger rural areas in Central Queensland in terms of land area, yet its 2021 census population of just 88 residents reflects its predominantly pastoral and open land character. The Bruce Highway enters East End from the south-east via West Stowe and exits northward toward Mount Larcom, making highway access the defining transport feature of the locality.
The surrounding landscape is characterised by open grazing land and native bushland typical of Central Queensland's Capricorn Coast hinterland. Neighbouring Mount Larcom to the north provides the nearest government primary and secondary schooling options, while Gladstone to the south-east offers a full range of urban services including shops, hospitals, and employment. With no local amenities within the locality itself, a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs. East End appeals to those seeking large rural holdings or rural residential land within reasonable distance of Gladstone's regional services.
East End falls under postcode 4695 and is governed by the Gladstone Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Gladstone electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4695
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4695 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4695; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited services — Gladstone (limited regional services) approx. 40 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Bruce Highway is the main access route; Gladstone is the primary regional centre for services
A private vehicle is essential for all daily errands; no local services or walkable amenities exist within the locality
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Gentle Annie Road
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Raglan Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Gladstone Local Government Area, which contains East End. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.