Clinton, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Clinton Gladstone, Queensland
Clinton Location in Queensland
Population	6,170 (2021 census)
• Density	995/km2 (2,580/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4680
Area	6.2 km2 (2.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	6.7 km (4 mi) SW of Gladstone Central 111 km (69 mi) SE of Rockhampton 521 km (324 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Gladstone Region
State electorate(s)	Gladstone
Federal Division(s)	Flynn
Localities around Clinton: Callemondah Callemondah West Gladstone Byellee Clinton Kin Kora Byellee Kirkwood New Auckland

Clinton is a town and suburb located in Gladstone, Australia. It is part of the Gladstone Region in Queensland. In 2021, about 6,170 people lived in Clinton. It is a busy place near Gladstone, which is an important city in Queensland.

A Look Back at Clinton

How Clinton Got Its Name

The town of Clinton was officially named on January 5, 1970. Its name comes from the larger area known as the County of Clinton. This county is the administrative division that includes Gladstone.

Growing as a Suburb

On December 10, 1988, the suburb of Clinton was created. This happened when two smaller areas, Clinton North and Clinton South, joined together.

Clinton State School Opens

Clinton State School first opened its doors to students on January 29, 1974. This school has been an important part of the community for many years.

Planning for the Future

On April 1, 2010, a special plan was made for Clinton. This plan aimed to help with the growing number of people moving to the Gladstone area. Many people were coming because of the mining industry. The plan set aside about 26 hectares (which is about 64 acres) of government land for new homes. This land is located near the Dawson Highway, Harvey Road, and Keppel Avenue.

Education in Clinton

Clinton State School

Clinton State School is a government primary school for students from Early Childhood to Year 6. It is located on Harvey Road (23°52′48″S 151°13′22″E / 23.8800°S 151.2228°E / -23.8800; 151.2228 (Clinton State School)). In 2015, the school had 820 students. By 2018, the number of students grew to 950. The school also has a special education program to support students with different learning needs.

Important Places in Clinton

Gladstone Airport

The Gladstone Airport is located on Aerodrome Road (23°52′09″S 151°13′27″E / 23.8691°S 151.2243°E / -23.8691; 151.2243 (Gladstone Airport)). This airport connects Clinton and Gladstone to other parts of Australia.

Port Curtis Lawn Cemetery

The Port Curtis Lawn Cemetery is also on Aerodrome Road (23°52′03″S 151°12′49″E / 23.8675°S 151.2136°E / -23.8675; 151.2136 (Lawn Cemetery)). It is a place for burials and also has a columbarium wall and a memorial garden. These areas are used for placing the ashes of people who have been cremated.