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| Locality | Gladstone Harbour |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Gladstone Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Latitude | -23.80416 |
| Longitude | 151.29816 |
| Population | 23 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 148.6 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 443 km north-northwest |
Gladstone Harbour is a locality in the Gladstone Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 23. The locality covers an area of 148.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 443 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Gladstone Harbour is located at 23.8042°S, 151.2982°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving.
Gladstone Harbour exhales a salty tang, a breath carried on the warm, humid air that often hangs heavy over the Queensland coast. It lies 93.2 km east-south-east of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 121°T), and is situated 11.8 km north-east of Clinton. The land here unfurls in a series of low, rounded hills, their slopes softened by a verdant carpet of eucalyptus and scrub, a gentle transition to the sprawling waters of the harbour itself. Along the foreshore, mangroves grip the muddy edges with a determined tenacity, their tangled roots a stark contrast to the bright, modern marina where sleek yachts bob alongside sturdy workboats. The light, particularly as the sun begins its descent, casts a mellow, golden hue across the water, transforming the industrial stacks on the horizon into distant, softened sculptures. The sheer scale of the harbour, a wide embrace of blue meeting green, speaks of both natural bounty and human endeavour.
The history of Gladstone Harbour is deeply entwined with the extraction and export of the region's considerable mineral wealth, a story told in the ceaseless movement of bulk carriers and the hum of industry that underpins its economy. For generations, this place has been a vital nexus for coal and other resources, shaping its character and drawing a steady stream of workers and travellers. Beyond the industrial might, however, lies a quieter narrative of coastal living. Fishing fleets still bring their catches to shore, their weathered vessels a reminder of the harbour's more traditional role. The surrounding countryside, while marked by the demands of industry, still holds pockets of agricultural land, the scent of cattle and crops occasionally mingling with the pervasive salt. Gladstone Harbour, therefore, presents a fascinating duality – a powerhouse of global trade and a place where the rhythms of the sea and the land continue to dictate the pace of everyday life.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Gladstone Harbour, Queensland. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Gladstone Harbour, in the Gladstone Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Gladstone Harbour includes the postcode, telephone area code (07), and local government area (Gladstone Regional). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Gladstone Harbour is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |