West Gladstone, Australia

Queensland · Australia

West Gladstone is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 4,844. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

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

4,844 Population 17/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
29.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

Discover West Gladstone, Australia

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About West Gladstone

West Gladstone is a suburb of Gladstone in the Gladstone Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, West Gladstone had a population of 4,844 people.

People

Population4,844
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain29.9 in/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population4,844
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates-23.8612°, 151.2453°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation29.9 inches (759 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About West Gladstone

West Gladstone is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 4,844. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Climate in West Gladstone

West Gladstone has an average annual temperature of 22.8°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jan (27°C), the coldest is Jul (17.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 833 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C / 81°F 23.1° / 30.9° 111.7
Feb 27°C / 81°F 23.1° / 30.9° 188.7
Mar 26°C / 79°F 21.9° / 30° 124.8
Apr 23.8°C / 75°F 19.2° / 28.4° 39.6
May 20.6°C / 69°F 15.5° / 25.8° 25.4
Jun 18.6°C / 65°F 13.6° / 23.6° 40.6
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.2° 28.6
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.2° 33.7
Sep 20.9°C / 70°F 15.5° / 26.3° 26.1
Oct 23.1°C / 74°F 18.5° / 27.7° 51.9
Nov 24.8°C / 77°F 20.5° / 29.1° 54.5
Dec 26.3°C / 79°F 22.3° / 30.3° 107.0
West Gladstone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area291.3 sq mi (754.4 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates23.8612°S, 151.2453°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% 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 M4.4 135 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 59 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 235 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 182 km
1980 Simon Category 3 110 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 59°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

West Gladstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 59°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").

View full weather details →

Schools in West Gladstone

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gladstone West State School - - - -
Chanel College - - - -
View full schools details →

Museums in West 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 West Gladstone

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

Cinemas in West Gladstone

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gladstone Cinema

Clinics in West Gladstone

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ear
Gladstone Central Medical Centre

Shopping Malls in West Gladstone

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gladstone Central Shopping Centre

Airports Near West 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

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for West Gladstone.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About West Gladstone

What is the population of West Gladstone?

West Gladstone has a population of 4,844 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 291.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in West Gladstone?

West Gladstone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare West Gladstone with another city:

Want every data point for West Gladstone?

The full profile puts all sections on one printable page, no tabs.

Full City Profile