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Gargett QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Gargett, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Gargett QLD is 191 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gargett is $808 per week ($42,016 per year). Median rent in Gargett is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Gargett has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Gargett has a population density of 5.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gargett is $2,167.

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Gargett Population

residents (Census 2021)

Gargett Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$808/wk

$42,016 per year

#3479 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$290/wk

$1,257 per month

#5154 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Gargett Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.9% (96) Female 48.1% (89)

Population Density

5.5

people per km²

191 people · 34.6 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,949

Family income/wk

Gargett Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Gargett Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.0% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

54.0% 27 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Gargett Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Gargett Religion

No Religion

40.6%

Anglican

25.0%

Catholic

20.0%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

6.7%

Uniting Church

3.9%

Not stated

2.2%

Salvation Army

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gargett Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

42.4%

Year 12 or equivalent

35.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Gargett Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Gargett Employment

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Employed full-time

49.3% 67 people

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Employed part-time

22.8% 31 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 3 people

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Not in labour force

25.7% 35 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Gargett Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

63.2%

Bachelor Degree

25.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Gargett Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.7%

Managers

20.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

16.7%

Professionals

11.7%

Community & Personal Service

8.3%

Labourers

6.7%

Sales Workers

5.0%

Clerical & Administrative

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Gargett Field of Study

Engineering

40.3%

Education

22.6%

Health

12.9%

Architecture & Building

8.1%

Management & Commerce

8.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Gargett Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gargett Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

9.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.3%

$800-$999/wk

6.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.7%

$4,000+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gargett Marital Status

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Married

45.6% 68

↔️

Separated

4.0% 6

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Divorced

14.8% 22

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Widowed

6.7% 10

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Never married

28.9% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gargett Ancestry

English

35.1%

Australian

29.8%

Irish

10.7%

Scottish

7.6%

German

7.3%

Maltese

4.2%

Other

3.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.1%

Chinese

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gargett School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.9%

Secondary — Government

28.9%

Vocational Education

15.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

13.2%

Secondary — Catholic

13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Gargett Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.1% 4

✅

No need for assistance

98.9% 351

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Gargett Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.1% 20

—

Not a volunteer

85.9% 122

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gargett Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

9.7%

$800-$999/mo

9.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

12.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

19.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

25.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gargett How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.3%

Did not go to work

17.8%

Truck

4.4%

Walked only

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Gargett Car Ownership

1 vehicle

24.6%

2 vehicles

36.9%

3 vehicles

30.8%

4+ vehicles

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Gargett Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.3%

2 bedrooms

19.1%

3 bedrooms

39.7%

4 bedrooms

22.1%

5 bedrooms

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Gargett Population Mobility

10.7%

moved in the last year

28.5%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gargett Indigenous Population

4.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

353

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gargett Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Kidney disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Gargett Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

17.8%

$1-$149/wk

2.3%

$150-$299/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

10.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.1%

$3,500+/wk

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gargett Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.8%

Couple — no children

25.3%

Couple — no children under 15

19.6%

One parent — children under 15

7.6%

One parent — no children under 15

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gargett Military Service

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Previously served

2.1% 3

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Never served

97.9% 142

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Gargett Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

8.7% 12

—

Did not provide

91.3% 126

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gargett Children Ever Born

No children

28.3%

2 children

28.3%

3 children

28.3%

4 children

15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Gargett When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Gargett Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.2%

5–14 hours

29.8%

15–29 hours

12.1%

30+ hours

14.9%

Did not do domestic work

29.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Gargett Household Size

1 person

27.8%

2 persons

29.2%

3 persons

18.1%

4 persons

12.5%

5 persons

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gargett Where Residents Moved From

Same address

159

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Gargett Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.2%

Blended family — no other children

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gargett Schools

schools nearby

government

947

avg ICSEA score

total students

Gargett State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 36 students

947

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Gargett Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,774/wk

Median Rent $290/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Gargett

Your weekly income

≈ $7,687/month

Median rent $290/wk

Left after rent $1,484/wk

Rent share 16.3%

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Income: $701/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $60/wk

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Income: $869/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $90/wk

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Income: $727/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $20/wk

Pittsworth

Income: $651/wk Rent: $275/wk Save: $15/wk

Shorncliffe

Income: $930/wk Rent: $275/wk Save: $15/wk

Hughenden

Income: $770/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $130/wk

Gargett vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Gootchie

Pop: 96 Income: $464/wk Rent: $278/wk

Lake Mary

Pop: 96 Income: $706/wk Rent: $750/wk

Mount Berryman

Pop: 96 Income: $664/wk Rent: $228/wk

Oaky Creek

Pop: 96 Income: $695/wk Rent: $250/wk

Damascus

Pop: 96 Income: $495/wk Rent: $280/wk

Dululu

Pop: 97 Income: $637/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gargett

What is the population of Gargett QLD?

The population of Gargett QLD is 191 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.5 people per km².Gargett is ranked #7,076 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gargett?

The median personal income in Gargett QLD is $808 per week, or $42,016 per year.The median household income is $1,774 per week.Family income is $1,949 per week.Gargett is ranked #3,479 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gargett?

Median rent in Gargett QLD is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 16.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Gargett ranks #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gargett?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gargett QLD is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gargett?

The median age in Gargett QLD is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gargett a good suburb to live in?

Gargett is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 191.The median income is $808/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31099. All dollar figures in AUD.