Gladstone Central facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gladstone CentralGladstone, Queensland |
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 Gladstone Central
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 1,550 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4680 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 3.1 km2 (1.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Gladstone Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Gladstone | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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Gladstone Central is a suburb right on the coast in Gladstone, Queensland, Australia. It's like the heart of the city, where you'll find the main shops, businesses, and the local council office. In 2021, about 1,550 people lived here.
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Geography of Gladstone Central
Gladstone Central is surrounded by water on its north side, with Auckland Inlet and Auckland Creek. The main shopping street is Goondoon Street. This street goes over a hill, and its highest point is where it meets Roseberry Street.
A Look at History
Gladstone Central has a long history. Here are some important dates:
- The Gladstone Post Office opened way back on 1 July 1854.
- Gladstone State School opened on 1 April 1861. It's one of the oldest primary schools in Queensland! Its name changed to Gladstone Central State School in 1968.
- Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School opened its doors on 19 January 1902.
- The Gladstone City Library, a more recent addition, opened in 2003.
People Living Here
The number of people living in Gladstone Central has stayed quite steady over the years:
- In 2011, there were 1,529 people.
- In 2016, the population was 1,547 people.
- By 2021, it had grown slightly to 1,550 people.
Fun Places and Services
Gladstone Central has many useful and fun places for everyone.
Gladstone City Library
The Gladstone City Library is at 39 Goondoon Street. It's run by the Gladstone Regional Council and is a great place to read, study, or find information.
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
You can find the Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre at 58 Goondoon Street. This big center is also run by the Gladstone Regional Council. It has a large auditorium where 674 people can sit for shows. For bigger events, it can hold 1,500 people standing! There's also a large outdoor area and several meeting rooms.
Council Offices
The main offices for the Gladstone Regional Council are at 101 Goondoon Street. This is where local government decisions are made.
Queensland Country Women's Association
The Gladstone group of the Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA) meets at their hall on 88 Oaka Lane. This group helps women and communities in rural areas.
Local Churches
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church is at 149 Goondoon Street. This is actually the second church built on this spot. The first church in Gladstone was built here!
A minister named Alexander Proudfoot arrived in Gladstone in 1865. It took two years to gather enough money to build a church. The first church's foundation stone was laid on 30 October 1867. It was a brick church that could fit 250 people. In 1870, a special marble font was added, made from local marble.
Sadly, the first church was destroyed by a powerful cyclone on 2 March 1949. A new St Andrew's church was built. Its foundation stone was laid on 11 September 1955. Some parts from the old church, like the original foundation stone, were used in the new building.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church
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Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church is at 181-185 Goondoon Street. It has a school right next to it. This is the third Catholic church to be built in Gladstone.
The very first Catholic church in Gladstone opened in 1874. However, the land was later needed for a new railway line. So, a new site was bought to build a church, school, and other buildings. The new church opened on 19 January 1902.
As the community grew, a larger church was needed. The current church was built in 1924. Its foundation stone was laid on 13 April 1924, and it officially opened on 16 November 1924. The older church building was then used as part of the school. In the 1949 cyclone, the convent and school were destroyed, but the church survived.
Schools in Gladstone Central
Gladstone Central State School
Gladstone Central State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It's located at 74 Auckland Street. In 2018, the school had 356 students. It also has a special education program to help students with different learning needs.
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. You can find it at 181 Goondoon Street. In 2018, 261 students attended this school.
