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Centre of the Southern Reef - the Gladstone region is a
unique area of Queensland - a region where opportunity
awaits. This dynamic area basks in a sub-tropical climate
with islands, waterways and beaches on the doorstep of the
Great Barrier Reef. So many landscapes, variety and sunshine
provide endless opportunities for enjoyment.
At the heart of
the region, the city of Gladstone overlooks its natural deep
water harbour. To the south lie the shires of Calliope and
Miriam Vale with idyllic, secluded beaches and scenic
national parks. The Town of 1770 is the first place in
Queensland that Captain James Cook stepped ashore. Boyne
Island is renowned for its beautiful foreshore parks, while
its sister city of Tannum Sands offers long sandy beaches
for safe coastal recreation.
The reef
islands within the Gladstone region are true coral cays, and
day trips are on offer to Lady Musgrave Island and Fitzroy
Lagoon where visitors can enjoy diving, snorkelling,
fishing, reef walking or exploring the flora and fauna
The region has
several impressive national parks which add camping and 4WD
to the adventures you can experience in the area. The
spectacular cliffs of the Kroombit Tops are cloaked in
diverse flora and fauna. Mount Castletower National Park
lies at the base of Lake Awoonga with its impressive, yet
rugged terrain. Deepwater and Eurimbula National Parks
provide the contrast of open eucalypt and paperback forests
with lush rainforests and quiet beaches.
The size of Gladstone is approximately 83 km˛. It has 16
parks covering nearly 2% of the total area. There are 2
schools located in Gladstone. The population of Gladstone in
1996 was 19,047 people. By 2001 the population was 21,229
showing a population growth of 11% in the area during that
time. The predominant age group in Gladstone is 0 - 9
years.
Households in
Gladstone are primarily couples with children and are likely
to be repaying between $600.00 - $800.00 per month on
mortgage repayments. In general, people in Gladstone work in
a trades occupation. In 1996, 54% of the homes in Gladstone
were owner-occupied compared with 60% in 2001 |