Gladstone
Located just south of the Tropic of Capricorn, Gladstone offers a diverse and affordable lifestyle set within a friendly community and enviable climate. Home to the world's largest alumina refinery and Australia's largest aluminium smelter, the area derives its economic strength from major industry. Known worldwide for its large-scale metal and mineral processing capabilities, the region's infrastructure and industrial land has been purposefully developed to facilitate long-term investment and further economic growth. With more than $14 billion worth of ongoing investment in manufacturing and processing proposed for the next five years, and proximity to international markets via the largest multipurpose port in Queensland, the Gladstone region is set to experience a major population and economic boom. Many experts are predicting that Gladstone will be to Queensland what Newcastle and Wollongong are to New South Wales. Gladstone's other major industries include:
- tourism
- engineering and manufacturing
- agriculture, forestry and fishing
- transport and freight services
As a recreational and cultural base, life in Gladstone is enhanced by the surrounding islands, beaches, national parks and scenic hinterland areas.
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Source: Department of State Development, Trade and Innovation 2007
- *Australian Bureau of Statistics 2007
Gladstone at a glance
- Population:
- 31,867*
- Location:
- 6 hour drive or 50 minute flight north of Brisbane
Facilities:
- 1 domestic airport
- 1 international seaport
- 2 hospitals
- 1 university (Central Queensland University)
- 5 major shopping centres
Key Events:
- Harbour Festival (March)
- Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race (March)
- Gladstone Annual Show (August)
- Multicultural Festival (August)
- Gladstone Seafood Festival (September)
