Gladstone Regional Council
Gladstone Regional Council ranks 10th of 13 Queensland councils of 25,000–79,999 residents on Sustainability and 3rd of 14 on Core Operations.
"Industrial port with reef gateway — LNG and Heron Island"
See where Gladstone Regional Council ranks: Best Councils in Queensland 2026
Queensland · medium council · Pop. 69,046
Data last updated: 2024-25 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
No overall score — Queensland publishes data for two of the four dimensions. How these scores are calculated.
Sustainability: 10th of 13 medium councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 3rd of 14 medium councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 14 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 40/100 |
| Core Operations | 72/100 |
| Community Services | Not published by Queensland |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | Not published by Queensland |
What This Means For You
Among Queensland councils of 25,000–79,999 residents, Gladstone ranks 10th of 13 on Sustainability and 3rd of 14 on Core Operations. Queensland publishes no Community Services data and only one amenity measure, so those two dimensions are not scored here and no overall score is calculated.
What Makes This Place Unique
Industrial port with reef gateway — LNG and Heron Island
Major industrial port and southern Great Barrier Reef gateway.
Known For
- Major industrial port
- Heron Island reef access
- Tondoon Botanic Gardens
- Round Hill Head coastal walks
Living Here
Well-paid industrial employment with reef access. Affordable.
Hidden Gem
Heron Island — guaranteed turtle and reef snorkelling from Gladstone.