Gladstone

Gladstone, with a population of 59,402 people, is the site of the largest multi-commodity port in the state of Queensland, Australia. Gladstone is known to have a tropical savanna climate, which means it has a monthly average temperature of above 18°C and is essentially a dry climate all year.

The port of Gladstone is the fourth largest coal exporting station in the world, and its main employers support, or are directly related to, the mining industry. The top 3 occupations for its population in Gladstone are Technicians and Tradespeople (22.4%), Machinery Operators and Drivers (13.7%) and Labourers (12.9%).

Due to its proximity to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef, main tourist attractions include, naturally, a visit to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, snorkeling within coral lagoons and exploring scenic bushland. Gladstone is also home to a wide range of retail and restaurant facilities, wineries and breweries and wildlife parks.