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Gladfield

QLD 4370 • Queensland

71
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
38.70 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSouthern DownsGrazingRemote
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About Gladfield

Gladfield is a small rural locality in the Southern Downs region of Queensland, falling within the Warwick postcode area of 4370 and covering approximately 38.7 square kilometres of rolling grazing and cropping land. The locality recorded a population of 71 residents in the 2021 census and sits roughly 20 kilometres north-west of Warwick, the regional centre of the Southern Downs. Gladfield is part of the Southern Downs Regional Council local government area and falls within the state electorate of Southern Downs. The landscape is characterised by open farmland, granite outcrops, and the temperate climate typical of the Darling Downs hinterland.

Gladfield is a deeply rural community where the primary land use is grazing cattle and sheep, along with some mixed cropping on the fertile Southern Downs soils. Residents rely on Warwick for all essential services including schools, hospitals, supermarkets, and transport links, with Warwick sitting approximately 130 kilometres south-west of Brisbane. The region offers a peaceful rural lifestyle valued for its open spaces, cool climate, and community feel typical of inland Queensland grazing country. The area draws those seeking an authentic country lifestyle away from urban pressures, with the Granite Belt wine region and Girraween National Park accessible within an hour's drive.

Gladfield falls under postcode 4370 and is governed by the Southern Downs Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Southern Downs electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4370
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Southern Downs
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Southern Downs
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.26°, 152.06°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
38.70 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4370

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4370, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,482
Median 2023–24
$49,408
▲ 22.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,479

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4370; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Queensland Coaches / local services — Warwick town centre Approx. 25–35 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
155 km
By Train
N/A — no local train; drive to Warwick then coach
By Bus
Coach from Warwick to Brisbane (~2 hrs 30 min)
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 2 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 1 hr 50 min

🛣️ Warwick (~20 km) is the nearest service centre. Brisbane is accessible via the New England Highway. A vehicle is essential for daily life.

Walkability Car dependent

Completely car dependent. No footpaths, shops, or public transport within the locality. All services and amenities require driving to Warwick or nearby townships.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
71
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Southern Downs Local Government Area, which contains Gladfield. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
392.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
193.7 / 100k
2yr Up 48.0% 10yr Up 228.7%
Non-FV assault
863.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 138.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
5.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr Up 86.6%
Steal from vehicle
243.4 / 100k
2yr Up 44.7% 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Southern Downs →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gladfield known for? +

Gladfield is a rural grazing locality on the Southern Downs east of Warwick, with cattle and sheep farming on rolling country. The area offers genuine rural lifestyle properties in a scenic corner of South East Queensland near the NSW border.

How far is Gladfield from Warwick? +

Gladfield is approximately 38 kilometres east of Warwick in Queensland's Southern Downs Region, a drive of about 35–40 minutes via local roads.

Does Gladfield have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Gladfield. Warwick provides the nearest range of services and is accessible by private vehicle.

What is the population of Gladfield? +

The 2021 Census recorded 71 residents in Gladfield, a sparsely settled rural locality in Queensland's Southern Downs Region.

Is Gladfield a good place to live? +

Gladfield is suited to farming families and rural lifestyle seekers who are comfortable with car-dependent living and value the wide open Southern Downs scenery. Warwick provides essential services within 40 minutes.

What is the postcode for Gladfield? +

The postcode for Gladfield is 4370, covering parts of the Warwick area in Queensland's Southern Downs Region.

Is Gladfield a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Gladfield is part of the Southern Downs LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.