How many new dwellings were approved in Gladstone?

Gladstone approved 238 new residential dwellings in the 12 months to Jun 2026 — down 27% on the prior 12 months. That breaks down as 222 houses and 16 units (townhouses and apartments).

Is there a lot of development in Gladstone?

By dwelling approvals over the last 12 months, Gladstone ranks #159 of 542 council areas. Building approvals are a leading indicator of new housing supply.

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Building approvals in Gladstone

New residential dwellings approved in the Gladstone council area, from Australian Bureau of Statistics data. Showing the 12 months to Jun 2026 and the trend over time.

238

dwellings (last 12 mo)

222

houses

units

#159

of councils, by volume

-27%

vs prior 12 months

Dwellings approved over time

Rolling 12-month total of dwellings approved — the supply trend for Gladstone, smoothing out the month-to-month noise.

Crime in GladstoneSee reported offences and the long-run trend for this council.

Suburbs in Gladstone

Flood and bushfire exposure, crime, school catchments and zoning for each suburb in this council area.

Dwelling units approved (new residential), for the whole council area — a planning-stage indicator, not completed homes, and lumpy month to month. Units = townhouses and apartments. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (CC BY 4.0).