Gladstone, QLD 4680

We moved to Gladstone as part of a three year contract with work and we have been here 14 months and we have told our employer either get us out of here or we will quit.
We bought our house because we rentals were not really available at the time we came here,
The industries are horrible you get a lot of dust and coal dust in certain areas, the road coming in we noticed a way side stop with dirty mattresses and tyres dumped we were shocked them we saw the three big stacks and the muddy flats and we thought ohhh no, from there it has just got worse and we feel like we are living a nightmare no amount of money is worth this.
The people are either workers or unemployed social outcasts there is nothing in between.
We thought we will buy a boat and try to get out in the water to relax on time off and hot attacked by sand flies spent over $70 on treatments from the chemist and many pain filled days.
Our house we love but you do also need to venture out on days off but everything in Gladstone in alcohol based.
The bunnings store is a nightmare and has some of f the mist rudest people I have ever come across.
The shopping is crap not my any big name stores here and not one decent coffee shop.
The only place we sort of like is the airport because it gets out of Gladstone and Gladstone does actually look nice from 30,000 feet.
We have lived in a few places including Townsville yet we got broken into in Gladstone, the police never even visited us when we reported it so we know that report went no where.
Our employer has now told us that we are not the first people to beg to get out of here and they are now going to cut ties with sending employees to Gladstone and offer transfers to either Bundaberg or Rockhampton.
We have now received our transfers and will see out the end of this year list the house for sale and don’t even care if we get spending fines leaving town that’s how fast we will be leaving.
Do I recommend Gladstone absolutely not for these reasons
* Any body who thinks having multiple industries is not doing harm to your health in kidding themselves
* Crime problem just because you want to pretend it’s not a issue wont make it go away
* Very bad customer service and no real shopping
* sandflies
* To much government housing and social problems bought on by unemployment and social skills.
* Police service that is not up to standards
* Health care well where do we start don’t get pregnant or have a serious illness or have a serious accident and you bay survive if your lucky.

Gladstone is built on Auckland Creek and overlooks the Gladstone Harbour, therefore as you move around you frequently encounter water views.

Gladstone Central on Auckland Street services the inner Gladstone area, however depending on zoning you could investigate Gladstone West Primary on Boles Street. Gladstone State High or Toolooa High School are the State High Schools.
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is right in the CBD on Goondoon Street, and Chanel College is on Patterson Street, just off Dawson Highway.

Restaurants and coffee shops are plentiful in the main heart of Gladstone CBD, however you cannot go past Gladstone Yacht Club for a great meal overlooking Auckland Creek.

Gladstone Entertainment Centre is located in Goondoon Street and always provides great entertainment and shows for all ages, and also hosts Esiteddfords and school musicals.

Talisha Buttsworth – Asset Manager – Island Sands Asset Management, Tannum Sands
Phone 07 4973 7783 or email [email protected]