Gladstone Population 2026
Gladstone has a population of 45,185, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Queensland. Roughly 0.2% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 125× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,185
Rank in Australia
#34
Coordinates
23.85°S, 151.26°E
~21 m elevation · Australia/Brisbane
Distance to capital (Canberra)
1,288 km
800 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Queensland
| City | Population | Rank in Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | 2,780,063 | #3 |
| Gold Coast | 640,778 | #6 |
| Sunshine Coast | 398,840 | #8 |
| Logan City | 345,098 | #11 |
| Townsville | 201,313 | #15 |
| Cairns | 153,075 | #16 |
| Toowoomba | 142,163 | #17 |
| Caloundra | 96,305 | #22 |
Cities near Gladstone
- Rockhampton81,021 people · ~93 km away
- Bundaberg73,747 people · ~158 km away
- Hervey Bay52,230 people · ~221 km away
- Maryborough27,489 people · ~238 km away
- Gympie22,424 people · ~296 km away
- Sunshine Coast398,840 people · ~362 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gladstone?
Gladstone has a population of 45,185 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Australia.
What region is Gladstone in?
Gladstone is located in Queensland, Australia.
Is Gladstone the capital of Australia?
No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 1,288 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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