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Gladstone, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Gladstone is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 737. Elevation: 751 ft (229 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
737 Population 1/sq mi density
751 ft Elevation 229 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
18.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$16,494 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$16,494 median income, 5.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$90,200 home value, $451/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population737
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$16,494
Per Capita$16,494
Unemployment5.2%

Housing

B+
Home Value$90,200
Rent$451
Ownership81.5%
Housing Units295

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain18.8 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Population737
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Coordinates-33.2670°, 138.3566°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation18.8 inches (477 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,494
Median Age51.0 years

About Gladstone

Gladstone is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 737. The city sits at an elevation of 751 feet (229 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Gladstone has a population of 737 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 860.8 square miles. The median age is 51.0 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

737
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
51.0yrs
Median Age
31% above Australia avg
860.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Gladstone vs Australia Average

The median household income in Gladstone is $16,494, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,494 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $317, 78% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 70 business establishments.

Income: Gladstone vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$16,494
78% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,494
Avg Weekly Wage$317

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)70

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gladstone is $90,200, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $451 (61% below the national average of $1,163). 81.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 295 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,200
68% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$451
61% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership81.5%
Owner-Occupied81.5%
Renter-Occupied18.5%
Housing Units295

Property Tax

Climate in Gladstone

Gladstone has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.5°C), the coldest is Jul (12.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 358 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 18.6° / 32.3° 23.9
Feb 25.5°C / 78°F 18.7° / 32.2° 16.2
Mar 22.5°C / 73°F 16.2° / 28.8° 22.9
Apr 19.4°C / 67°F 13.7° / 25.1° 20.8
May 15.6°C / 60°F 10.8° / 20.5° 30.6
Jun 13°C / 55°F 8.7° / 17.3° 40.3
Jul 12.3°C / 54°F 7.9° / 16.7° 33.7
Aug 13.4°C / 56°F 8.6° / 18.3° 33.2
Sep 16°C / 61°F 10.5° / 21.5° 37.5
Oct 18.5°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.5° 36.0
Nov 21.6°C / 71°F 15.3° / 27.8° 30.3
Dec 23.4°C / 74°F 17.1° / 29.7° 33.0
Gladstone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 751 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Area860.8 sq mi (2,229.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-33.2670°N, 138.3566°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
51% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.32"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Jan 11, 2025.

Jan 11, 2025 74 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M4.9 141 km
Mar 22, 2023 60 km ENE of Peterborough, Australia M4.9 114 km
Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 74 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 38 km
Apr 29, 2014 68 km ENE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 122 km
Jan 26, 2009 25 km NE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 81 km
Oct 15, 2011 73 km E of Quorn, Australia M4.6 117 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 61 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 32 km
Nov 13, 1995 30 km E of Quorn, Australia M4.2 105 km
Jul 30, 2010 21 km NNE of Quorn, Australia M4.2 123 km
Aug 18, 1999 24 km W of Peterborough, Australia M4.2 42 km
Sep 4, 2011 16 km SW of Peterborough, Australia M4.1 39 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 123 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 72 km
Apr 24, 2017 29 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M4.0 108 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 103 km
Feb 26, 1998 50 km NNW of Cowell, Australia M3.6 149 km
Apr 15, 2004 81 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M3.5 149 km
Dec 17, 1992 1 km SE of Peterborough, Australia M3.5 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
February 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in Warmest
March 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
July 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 65°F (19°C) 1.4 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in

Gladstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 49°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and March the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Gladstone

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Georgetown Primary School — — — —
Gladstone High School — — — —
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Museums in Gladstone

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Jamestown Local History Centre-National Trust
Jamestown Railway Station Museum-National Trust

Monuments in Gladstone

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

James Ainsworth Horrock Monument

Train Stations in Gladstone

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gladstone

Gas Stations in Gladstone

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol Gladstone

Golf Courses in Gladstone

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Georgetown Golf Club (South Australia)
Gladstone Golf Club

Airports Near Gladstone

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Pirie AirportPPIMedium Airport
Booleroo Centre Airport—Small Airport
Clare Valley Aerodrome—Small Airport
El Alamein Landing—Small Airport
Farrell Flat Airport—Small Airport
Hubert Wilkins Airstrip—Small Airport
Kadina Airport—Small Airport
Lochiel Airfield—Small Airport
Orroroo Airport—Small Airport
Peterborough Airport—Small Airport
Snowtown Airport—Small Airport
Stirling North/Flinders Field Airport—Small Airport
WILMINGTON RESIDENTIAL AIRPARK—Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 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 737 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 860.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Gladstone expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,494, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $90,200 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $451 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Gladstone?

Gladstone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.8 inches.

How is the job market in Gladstone?

The unemployment rate in Gladstone is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $317. There are 70 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gladstone?

The median home value in Gladstone is $90,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $451. The homeownership rate is 81.5%.

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