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West Gladstone Postcode
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Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How West Gladstone Compares
West Gladstone vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | West Gladstone | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,324 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $230 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 40 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 10.5% +QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
West Gladstone is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4680. It lies roughly 439 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Gladstone.
According to the 2021 Census, West Gladstone has a population of 4,844 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,324, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 10.5%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 382 (7.9% of residents).
Housing in West Gladstone includes a median weekly rent of $230, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 2,058 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 45.4% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, West Gladstone scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in West Gladstone include Gladstone State High School, Gladstone West State School and Rosella Park School.
West Gladstone is part of the Gladstone statistical area in Queensland.
West Gladstone Details
| Postcode | 4680 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 4,844 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,324/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $698/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $230 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 7.1 km² |
| Population Density | 683/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,058 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 382 (7.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -23.858333 |
| Longitude | 151.245833 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 439 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Queensland |
| Area (SA3) | Gladstone |
| Local Government | Gladstone |
| Federal Electorate | Flynn |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 849 (17.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 603 (12.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,258 (26.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,320 (27.3%) |
| 65+ years | 820 (16.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 444 (9.2%) |
| Asthma | 416 (8.6%) |
| Diabetes | 295 (6.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 210 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 160 (3.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 140 (2.9%) |
| Dementia | 30 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 179 (8.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 884 (43.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 664 (32.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 303 (14.9%) |
Schools in West Gladstone
Suburbs Near West Gladstone
Same Postcode (4680)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.