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Gladstone
Dwelling Types
86.9 per cent dwellings are occupied in Gladstone, compared with 85 per cent in the Gladstone Region.
Most of the housing in Gladstone is seperate houses at 71.2 per cent. There has been an increase in the number off flats and apartments which has increased from 963 in 2011 to 1,056 in 2016 and 1,266 in 2021. This means 8.4 per cent of the Gladstone population live in flats or apartments, which is 2.4 per cent higher that the region.
The number of semi-detached, row or terrace house, townhouses has doubled between 2011 and 2021, increasing from 456 in 2011 to 879 in 2016 and 1033 in 2021. These types of homes are lived in by 6.9 per cent of the Gladstone community, an increase of 3 per cent compared to 2011.
Considerations:
- Gladstone has a growing number of people living in higher density housing, which can create greater demand for open space, indoor recreation facilities, public places, entertainment opportunities and green infrastructure including appealing streetscapes.
Occupancy |
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2021 % total dwellings |
2016 % total dwellings |
2011 % total dwellings |
Total Occupied dwellings |
86.9 |
80.8 |
90.7 |
Unoccupied private dwellings |
13.1 |
19.2 |
9.3 |