Gladstone, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Gladstone is a mid-size city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 34,703. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

34,703 Population 119/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
27.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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People

Population34,703
Density119/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain27.9 in/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population34,703
Population Density119 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates-23.8485°, 151.2578°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation27.9 inches (707 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gladstone

Gladstone is a mid-size city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 34,703. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Climate in Gladstone

Gladstone has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.2°C), the coldest is Jul (18.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 833 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 22.8° / 31.7° 154.3
Feb 27.2°C / 81°F 22.8° / 31.5° 155.3
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 21.8° / 30.5° 103.1
Apr 24.2°C / 76°F 19.7° / 28.6° 42.1
May 21.6°C / 71°F 17.1° / 26.1° 31.2
Jun 19.2°C / 67°F 14.7° / 23.8° 36.8
Jul 18.7°C / 66°F 13.9° / 23.5° 24.8
Aug 19.8°C / 68°F 14.6° / 24.9° 32.7
Sep 22°C / 72°F 17° / 27.1° 29.5
Oct 23.9°C / 75°F 18.9° / 28.9° 50.5
Nov 25.5°C / 78°F 20.7° / 30.4° 57.0
Dec 26.8°C / 80°F 22.1° / 31.4° 115.6
Gladstone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average67.2°F
24% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area291.3 sq mi (754.4 km²)
Population Density119/sq mi
Coordinates23.8485°S, 151.2578°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"
27% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.06"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 16, 2004.

Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 61 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 233 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 181 km
1980 Simon Category 3 108 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.3 in
May 69°F (20°C) 2.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
July 60°F (15°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
November 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in

Gladstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 60°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Gladstone

Institution Type Founded Website
Central Queensland University Gladstone Marina University - ,
EQIP Technical College Gladstone College - Visit →
Gladstone Engineering Centre University - ,

Schools in Gladstone

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gladstone State High School - - - -
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School - - - -
Gladstone Central State School - - - -
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Museums in Gladstone

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gladstone Maritime Museum
Gladstone Maritime Museum
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum
H.M.A.S. Glastone
Model Train Club and Railway Museum

Libraries in Gladstone

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Boyne Island Library0.0
Calliope Library0.0
Gladstone Regional Council Library0.0

Hotels in Gladstone

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gladstone City Central Apartment Hotel
Gladstone Downtown Central
The Queens Hotel
Young Australian

Restaurants in Gladstone

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chinatown Restaurant
Dragon Garden Restaurant

Veterinaries in Gladstone

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Harbour City Veterinary Surgery

Gas Stations in Gladstone

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #12273467448
Puma

Shopping Malls in Gladstone

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gladstone Valley Shopping Centre
Gladstone Valley Shopping Centre

Airports Near Gladstone

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gladstone AirportGLTMedium Airport
Thangool AirportTHGMedium Airport
Agnes Water private Airport-Small Airport
Biloela AirportZBLSmall Airport
Emu Park Authorised Landing Area-Small Airport
Great Keppel Is AirportGKLSmall Airport
Hedlow Airport-Small Airport
Old Station Airfield-Small Airport
private airfield agnes waters-Small Airport
private airstrip agnes waters-Small Airport
private runway agnes waters-Small Airport
Rodds Bay Airstrip-Small Airport
Yeppoon Aerodrome-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gladstone

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gladstone Presbyterian Church
Transformation Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gladstone

What is the population of Gladstone?

Gladstone has a population of 34,703 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 119 people per square mile, spread across 291.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gladstone?

Gladstone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 27.9 inches.

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