South Trees
QLD 4680 • Queensland
About South Trees
South Trees is a coastal industrial locality in the Gladstone Region of Queensland, situated approximately 8.8 kilometres south-south-east of the Gladstone CBD. The suburb is essentially uninhabited residentially — the 2021 Census recorded zero residents — as the area is dominated by major industrial and port infrastructure. South Trees is home to significant industrial facilities associated with the Port of Gladstone, including sections of the Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) refinery precinct, one of the world's largest alumina refineries. The suburb fronts Gladstone Harbour and forms part of the broader industrial corridor that defines Gladstone's economy.
As a primarily industrial precinct, South Trees does not have residential amenities, schools, or retail facilities. The area plays a critical role in Gladstone's identity as a major industrial and resource export hub, supporting thousands of jobs in the broader region. Workers at the industrial facilities typically reside in nearby suburbs such as Boyne Island, South Gladstone, or Glen Eden. The broader Gladstone area is known for its strong resources sector, with aluminium smelting, LNG export, and coal being key industries. South Trees is integral to the logistics and processing infrastructure that underpins regional Queensland's export economy.
South Trees falls under postcode 4680 and is governed by Gladstone Regional Council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gladstone electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Gladstone CBD
🛣️ Industrial precinct — access by car via Dawson Highway and Port Curtis Road
Industrial area with no pedestrian infrastructure or residential services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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17 O'Connor Road
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151 Malpas Street
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Gladstone Road
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1315 Dawson Highway
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55 Don Cameron Drive
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Stirrat Street
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11 Paterson Street
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Harvey Road
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74 Auckland Street
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153 Toolooa Street
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Dawson Highway
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Boles Street
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43a Hibiscus Avenue
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Cnr Park and Rosella Streets
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J Hickey Avenue
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07 4972 1305 181 Goondoon St Gladst
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Corner Degalgil and Ubobo Streets
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Francis Way
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Gladstone Regional Council Local Government Area, which contains South Trees. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.