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Gladstone Hinterland

6,465 km²

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📍 Gladstone Hinterland, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population11,529—since 2011Median age38 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.4%People aged 65 and over13.6%Children under 1524.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4544544

Age structure

In Gladstone Hinterland, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Children (0–14) (24%).

Older adults (45–64)27.7%
Young adults (25–44)24.7%
Children (0–14)24.0%
Seniors (65+)13.6%
Youth (15–24)10.1%

Marital status

In Gladstone Hinterland, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (9%).

  • Married53%
  • Never married31%
  • Divorced9%
  • Separated4%
  • Widowed3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In Gladstone Hinterland, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by New Zealand (3%) and England (2%).

Australia84.1%
New Zealand2.3%
England1.8%
South Africa0.9%
Philippines0.5%
China0.1%
India0.0%
Vietnam0.0%
Italy0.0%

Language

People using another language at home2.5%

Language used at home

In Gladstone Hinterland, the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Tagalog (0%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only90.5%
Tagalog0.1%
Mandarin0.1%
Vietnamese0.0%
Greek0.0%
Italian0.0%

Religion

People with no religion44.5%

Religious affiliation

In Gladstone Hinterland, the largest group is Christianity at 50%, followed by No religion (49%) and Buddhism (0%).

  • Christianity50%
  • No religion49%
  • Buddhism0%
  • Other religions0%
  • Islam0%
  • Hinduism0%

Education

Completed Year 1241.2%

Highest year of school

In Gladstone Hinterland, the largest group is Year 12 at 45%, followed by Year 10 (33%) and Year 9 or below (12%).

Year 1241.2%
Year 1030.2%
Year 9 or below10.8%
Year 118.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$801—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,986—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,202—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week15.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week23.5%

Household income distribution

In Gladstone Hinterland, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and Under $650 (15%).

$1,500–$2,99929.9%
$650–$1,49921.1%
Under $65013.6%
$3,000–$3,99912.2%
$4,000 or more11.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.2%People with a mental health condition7.9%People needing help with daily activities4.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Gladstone Hinterland, the largest group is Mental health at 18%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Asthma (18%).

Mental health7.9%
Arthritis7.9%
Asthma7.6%
Other condition6.7%
Diabetes4.1%
Heart disease3.2%
Cancer2.5%
Lung condition1.8%
Stroke0.6%
Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.5%People providing unpaid care12.2%People caring for children unpaid32.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8—since 2011One-parent families11.2%

Family composition

In Gladstone Hinterland, the largest group is Couples with children at 61%, followed by Couples without children (27%) and One-parent families (11%).

  • Couples with children61%
  • Couples without children27%
  • One-parent families11%
  • Other families0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$290—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,885—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011Households renting19.1%Homes owned outright31.3%Separate (detached) houses93.6%

How homes are owned or rented

In Gladstone Hinterland, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 46%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Rented (20%).

  • Owned with a mortgage46%
  • Owned outright32%
  • Rented20%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Gladstone Hinterland, the largest group is Separate house at 94%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (3%) and Other dwelling (2%).

  • Separate house94%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached3%
  • Other dwelling2%
  • Flat or apartment0%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years32.6%

How people get to work

In Gladstone Hinterland, the largest group is Car (driver) at 84%, followed by Worked at home (8%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)67.8%
Worked at home6.2%
Car (passenger)4.0%
Walked2.4%
Bus0.5%
Bicycle0.2%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate5.5%Labour-force participation62.5%Employed full-time65.6%

Industries people work in

In Gladstone Hinterland, the largest group is Manufacturing at 15%, followed by Construction (13%) and Transport & warehousing (9%).

Manufacturing13.8%
Construction12.3%
Transport & warehousing8.6%
Health care & social assistance8.3%
Education & training7.2%
Retail trade7.2%
Accommodation & food5.5%
Mining4.9%
Public administration & safety4.5%
Other services4.0%

Occupations people work in

In Gladstone Hinterland, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 24%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (15%) and Labourers (12%).

Technicians & trades23.0%
Machinery operators & drivers15.0%
Labourers11.9%
Professionals10.8%
Managers10.6%
Clerical & administrative10.6%
Community & personal service9.0%
Sales workers7.2%

Areas within Gladstone Hinterland

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Nearby areas

Clinton - New AucklandTelina - ToolooaKin Kora - Sun ValleyCallemondahWest GladstoneBoyne Island - Tannum SandsSouth TreesGladstone