We
Proudly
support
local businesses
We
Proudly
support
local businesses
We
Proudly
support
local businesses
Glad
to see potential
From Kroombit Tops to the coral lagoons of the Southern Great Barrier Reef, the Gladstone Region offers diverse landscapes and robust economic development.
Glad
to see potential
From Kroombit Tops to the coral lagoons of the Southern Great Barrier Reef, the Gladstone Region offers diverse landscapes and robust economic development.
Glad
to see potential
From Kroombit Tops to the coral lagoons of the Southern Great Barrier Reef, the Gladstone Region offers diverse landscapes and robust economic development.
Our Location
Spanning 10,500 square kilometres, the Gladstone Region is in Central Queensland, about 500 km (a six and a half-hour drive) north of Brisbane. This strategic location offers competitive advantages and endless development opportunities, connecting coast to country, rural townships to major industries by road, rail, air, and sea.
Our Location
Spanning 10,500 square kilometres, the Gladstone Region is in Central Queensland, about 500 km (a six and a half-hour drive) north of Brisbane. This strategic location offers competitive advantages and endless development opportunities, connecting coast to country, rural townships to major industries by road, rail, air, and sea.
Our Location
Spanning 10,500 square kilometres, the Gladstone Region is in Central Queensland, about 500 km (a six and a half-hour drive) north of Brisbane. This strategic location offers competitive advantages and endless development opportunities, connecting coast to country, rural townships to major industries by road, rail, air, and sea.
Economic Profile
Economic Profile
Economic Profile
$6.773 bn
$6.773 bn
Gross Regional Product (GRP)
Gross Regional Product (GRP)
27,958 Jobs
27,958 Jobs
Employment (2021)
Employment (2021)
20.1%
20.1%
Economic Contribution of Central QLD
Economic Contribution of Central QLD
566,000
566,000
Annual Visitors
Annual Visitors
Our Connectivity
Our Connectivity
Our Connectivity
The Gladstone Region is well-connected domestically and internationally with established road, rail, port, and air infrastructure.
Our Investment Precincts
Our Investment Precincts
Our Investment Precincts
We collaborate with public and private sectors to drive growth through property development and activation projects.
Our Tourism Economy
Our Tourism Economy
Our Tourism Economy
Tourism contributes an average of $331 million annually with 525,000 visitors, including 34,000 international visitors.
Want to Join Us?
Want to Join Us?
We’re a proactive and engaged alliance of Central Queensland industry supply chain businesses.
We’re a proactive and engaged alliance of Central Queensland industry supply chain businesses.
Big Dreams and Warm Welcomes
In the Gladstone Region, we make it easier for businesses to thrive. Supporting small businesses here boosts job creation and economic activity, stabilising and growing our local economy.
Big Dreams and Warm Welcomes
In the Gladstone Region, we make it easier for businesses to thrive. Supporting small businesses here boosts job creation and economic activity, stabilising and growing our local economy.
Big Dreams and Warm Welcomes
In the Gladstone Region, we make it easier for businesses to thrive. Supporting small businesses here boosts job creation and economic activity, stabilising and growing our local economy.
Local Support
Local Support
Local Support
Locally owned businesses back community causes and events.
Locally owned businesses back community causes and events.
Community-Focused Decisions
Community-Focused Decisions
Community-Focused Decisions
Local business owners make decisions that reflect community needs and values, aligning with long-term goals.
Local business owners make decisions that reflect community needs and values, aligning with long-term goals.
Vibrant Town Centres
Vibrant Town Centres
Vibrant Town Centres
Small businesses contribute to walkable, vibrant town centres, reducing car commutes and promoting sustainable living.
Small businesses contribute to walkable, vibrant town centres, reducing car commutes and promoting sustainable living.
Innovation
Innovation
Innovation
Small businesses easily experiment with new ideas, driving local innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.
Small businesses easily experiment with new ideas, driving local innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.
Connect with businesses in the region
Connect with businesses in the region
Connect with businesses in the region
Invest Gladstone Region
Meet Kristy | Insights into Industry
Invest Gladstone Region
Meet Kristy | Insights into Industry
Invest Gladstone Region
Meet Kristy | Insights into Industry
Invest Gladstone Region
Meet Tim and Janene | Small Business
Invest Gladstone Region
Meet Tim and Janene | Small Business
Invest Gladstone Region
Meet Tim and Janene | Small Business
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© Gladstone Regional Council 2024
An initiative of Gladstone Regional Council in collaboration with Gladstone Engineering Alliance, Gladstone Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Ltd (GAPDL) and Gladstone Region Engaging in Action Together.
Gladstone Regional Council is actively aligning with best practice multiculturalism as identified in the National Welcoming Cities Standards and declares itself a welcoming community. We embrace diversity, foster social cohesion and are focused on building economic success.
Stay up to date with all things Gladstone Region
© Gladstone Regional Council 2024
An initiative of Gladstone Regional Council in collaboration with Gladstone Engineering Alliance, Gladstone Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Ltd (GAPDL) and Gladstone Region Engaging in Action Together.
Gladstone Regional Council is actively aligning with best practice multiculturalism as identified in the National Welcoming Cities Standards and declares itself a welcoming community. We embrace diversity, foster social cohesion and are focused on building economic success.
Stay up to date with all things Gladstone Region
© Gladstone Regional Council 2024
An initiative of Gladstone Regional Council in collaboration with Gladstone Engineering Alliance, Gladstone Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Ltd (GAPDL) and Gladstone Region Engaging in Action Together.
Gladstone Regional Council is actively aligning with best practice multiculturalism as identified in the National Welcoming Cities Standards and declares itself a welcoming community. We embrace diversity, foster social cohesion and are focused on building economic success.