In previous reporting years, the Cultural Health component was comprised of two indicator groups: Sense of Place, and Indigenous Cultural Heritage. In 2025, Indigenous Cultural Heritage was replaced by Traditional Owner Values, and showcased as a standalone piece of the Report Card. Thus, the Cultural Health component is now formed solely by Sense of Place.

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The Sense of Place indicator group was assessed through a Computer-Assisted Telephone Interview survey of 200 people that was conducted in June 2022. All indicator scores were similar to the previous assessment in 2019. The highest indicator score was appreciation of the harbour (0.84). The lowest indicator score was place attachment (0.61).

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Overall, the score for Sense of Place has showed little variation over the eight years. This suggests that the community’s expectations of Gladstone Harbour are mostly being met.

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​*The 2025 Gladstone Harbour Report Card uses the 2022 Cultural Health assessment and the results have been carried over.

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