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Gladstone Harbour

QLD 4680 • Queensland

24
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
37.33 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
CoastalRuralAffordable
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About Gladstone Harbour

Gladstone Harbour is a unique offshore locality in Queensland's Gladstone Region, encompassing the waters of Gladstone Harbour and the small island settlements on Facing Island. The locality includes the three small communities of Northcliffe, Farmers Point, and Gatcombe, all located on Facing Island, and had a population of just 24 at the 2021 Census. As an offshore locality, Gladstone Harbour's administrative boundaries extend across the harbour waters adjacent to the industrial city of Gladstone, one of Australia's most significant port cities.

Life in the Gladstone Harbour locality is defined by its island character, with residents of Facing Island enjoying a tranquil lifestyle surrounded by the harbour waters, fishing, boating, and wildlife. The Port of Gladstone — one of Queensland's largest multi-commodity export facilities — operates nearby, making the wider Gladstone harbour area a major hub for coal, LNG, and commodity shipping. Visitors and residents alike value the contrast between the serene island communities and the industrial maritime activity that defines the greater Gladstone region.

Gladstone Harbour falls under postcode 4680 and is governed by the Gladstone Regional Council Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Gladstone electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4680
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gladstone Regional Council
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Gladstone
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-23.81°, 151.32°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
37.33 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4680

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4680, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$55,186
Median 2023–24
$67,670
▲ 22.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$83,007

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4680; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Gladstone

Distance
5 km
By Train
No train to Facing Island
By Car (Peak)
Ferry + car required
By Car (Off-Peak)
Ferry + car required

🛣️ Access to Facing Island is by private boat or ferry from Gladstone marina; no vehicle ferry service

Walkability Car-Dependent

Island locality accessible only by boat; Gladstone CBD services are a ferry ride away

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
24
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
637.6 / 100k
2yr Down 10.5% 10yr Up 15.5%
Motor vehicle theft
232.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 109.1%
Non-FV assault
1,262.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 170.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
11.5 / 100k
2yr Down 40.7% 10yr Up 263.6%
Steal from vehicle
327.4 / 100k
2yr Down 20.1% 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Gladstone Regional Council →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gladstone Harbour QLD? +

Gladstone Harbour is an offshore locality in the Gladstone Region of Queensland. Its main communities — Northcliffe, Farmers Point, and Gatcombe — are located on Facing Island in Gladstone Harbour.

How do you get to Gladstone Harbour? +

Access to the island communities of Gladstone Harbour is by private boat or ferry from Gladstone's marina. There is no vehicle ferry, so residents rely on watercraft for transport.

What is the population of Gladstone Harbour? +

According to the 2021 Census, the Gladstone Harbour locality had a population of 24 people, residing in the small island communities on Facing Island.

Is Gladstone Harbour near the Port of Gladstone? +

The Port of Gladstone is one of Australia's largest multi-commodity ports and is located adjacent to Gladstone Harbour. The port facilities themselves are within the nearby suburb of Callemondah rather than the Gladstone Harbour locality.

Is Gladstone Harbour a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Gladstone Harbour is part of the Gladstone Regional Council 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.