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Gaythorne QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gaythorne QLD is 3,158 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gaythorne is $1,033 per week ($53,716 per year). Median rent in Gaythorne is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Gaythorne has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Gaythorne has a population density of 3412.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gaythorne is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gaythorne is $1,842.

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Gaythorne Population

residents (Census 2021)

Gaythorne Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,033/wk

$53,716 per year

#1016 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

33years

5 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,842/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Gaythorne Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.3% (1,495) Female 52.7% (1,667)

Population Density

3412.9

people per km²

3,158 people · 0.9 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,358

Family income/wk

Gaythorne 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

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gaythorne Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

38.6% 235 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

61.4% 374 dwellings

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

Gaythorne Country of Birth

Australia

89.6%

England

4.4%

India

2.4%

Brazil

0.9%

Canada

0.6%

China

0.6%

Fiji

0.5%

Iran

0.4%

Germany

0.3%

Hong Kong

0.2%

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

Gaythorne Religion

No Religion

52.5%

Catholic

22.5%

Anglican

8.0%

Not stated

5.8%

Uniting Church

3.2%

Hinduism

2.9%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gaythorne Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

82.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

12.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.0%

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

Gaythorne Languages Spoken at Home

Other

33.1%

IAL Nepali

16.1%

Spanish

11.3%

Portuguese

8.9%

Hindi

8.1%

French

8.1%

Malayalam

7.3%

IAL Sinhal

7.3%

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

Gaythorne Employment

💼

Employed full-time

46.9% 1,114 people

⏰

Employed part-time

22.4% 533 people

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Unemployed

3.7% 89 people

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Not in labour force

27.0% 641 people

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

Gaythorne Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

42.4%

Certificate III/IV

20.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.9%

Postgraduate Degree

13.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.4%

Certificate I/II

1.9%

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

Gaythorne Occupation

Professionals

38.7%

Managers

14.7%

Community & Personal Service

13.5%

Clerical & Administrative

12.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.4%

Sales Workers

4.4%

Labourers

3.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.7%

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

Gaythorne Field of Study

Management & Commerce

24.1%

Society & Culture

16.5%

Health

14.8%

Engineering

11.7%

Education

9.0%

Creative Arts

7.3%

Information Technology

4.8%

Architecture & Building

4.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.7%

Agriculture & Environment

1.2%

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

Gaythorne Dwelling Types

Separate house

69.8%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

27.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gaythorne Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.0%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

2.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

5.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

4.3%

$800-$999/wk

6.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.0%

$4,000+/wk

12.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gaythorne Marital Status

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Married

35.1% 927

↔️

Separated

3.6% 94

📋

Divorced

10.6% 281

🕊️

Widowed

2.5% 67

👤

Never married

48.1% 1,270

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gaythorne Ancestry

English

29.0%

Australian

26.6%

Irish

12.0%

Other

9.6%

Scottish

8.6%

German

4.7%

Italian

2.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

Chinese

1.5%

Indian

1.3%

Dutch

1.2%

Filipino

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gaythorne School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

29.4%

Vocational Education

15.6%

Secondary — Government

15.6%

Primary — Catholic

12.1%

Pre-school

10.9%

Secondary — Catholic

8.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.6%

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

Gaythorne Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.7% 283

✅

No need for assistance

95.3% 5,796

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

Gaythorne Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.3% 412

—

Not a volunteer

83.7% 2,114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gaythorne Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.7%

$300-$449/mo

1.7%

$600-$799/mo

2.9%

$800-$999/mo

6.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gaythorne How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

62.4%

Did not go to work

14.9%

Train

12.3%

Car (passenger)

3.1%

Walked only

2.5%

Bicycle

2.2%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.9%

Other

0.8%

Bus

0.4%

Truck

0.4%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.3%

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

Gaythorne Car Ownership

0 vehicles

10.2%

1 vehicle

48.9%

2 vehicles

30.8%

3 vehicles

6.3%

4+ vehicles

3.8%

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

Gaythorne Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.3%

2 bedrooms

42.1%

3 bedrooms

29.7%

4 bedrooms

14.8%

5 bedrooms

3.8%

6+ bedrooms

0.4%

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

Gaythorne Population Mobility

22.6%

moved in the last year

61.5%

moved in the last 5 years

4.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

72.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gaythorne Indigenous Population

2.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

158

Indigenous residents

5,934

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gaythorne Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

458

Asthma

112

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Gaythorne Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.5%

$1-$149/wk

3.1%

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

6.7%

$800-$999/wk

10.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

$3,500+/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gaythorne Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.8%

Couple — no children

32.1%

Couple — no children under 15

9.7%

One parent — children under 15

9.0%

One parent — no children under 15

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gaythorne Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

5.1% 130

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.6% 15

🏅

Previously served

3.8% 97

👤

Never served

90.4% 2,289

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Gaythorne Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.0% 252

—

Did not provide

90.0% 2,267

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gaythorne Children Ever Born

No children

52.7%

1 child

13.5%

2 children

21.4%

3 children

9.7%

4 children

2.7%

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

Gaythorne When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

169

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Gaythorne Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.2%

5–14 hours

36.0%

15–29 hours

12.0%

30+ hours

6.0%

Did not do domestic work

21.9%

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

Gaythorne Household Size

1 person

36.3%

2 persons

34.7%

3 persons

13.4%

4 persons

11.5%

5 persons

3.8%

6+ persons

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gaythorne Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,327

Moved from QLD

478

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from ACT

Moved from NT

Moved from WA

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

Gaythorne Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

89.9%

Step family — no other children

7.5%

Blended family — no other children

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gaythorne Schools

schools nearby

government

1098

avg ICSEA score

15,353

total students

Hillbrook Anglican School Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 895 students

1174

ICSEA

St Ambrose's Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 152 students

1160

ICSEA

Mt St Michael's College Catholic

Combined · 5-12 · 849 students

1155

ICSEA

Oakleigh State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 496 students

1153

ICSEA

St Finbarr's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 187 students

1151

ICSEA

Northside Christian College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,245 students

1145

ICSEA

Newmarket State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 448 students

1140

ICSEA

Marist College Ashgrove Catholic

Combined · 5-12 · 1,827 students

1139

ICSEA

Our Lady of Dolours School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 159 students

1133

ICSEA

Enoggera State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 390 students

1128

ICSEA

The Gap State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,702 students

1123

ICSEA

McDowall State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 988 students

1120

ICSEA

St William's Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 520 students

1112

ICSEA

Queen of Apostles Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 296 students

1106

ICSEA

Prince of Peace Lutheran College Independent

Primary · Prep-12 · 653 students

1104

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 29 schools

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

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Gaythorne Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,759/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.9%

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

If you earn X in Gaythorne

Your weekly income

≈ $7,622/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,409/wk

Rent share 19.9%

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Gaythorne vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,581 Income: $630/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Pop: 1,590 Income: $916/wk Rent: $398/wk

Cotswold Hills

Pop: 1,620 Income: $912/wk Rent: $390/wk

Booral (Qld)

Pop: 1,636 Income: $585/wk Rent: $335/wk

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Pop: 1,638 Income: $715/wk Rent: $455/wk

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Pop: 1,641 Income: $479/wk Rent: $260/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gaythorne

What is the population of Gaythorne QLD?

The population of Gaythorne QLD is 3,158 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3412.9 people per km².Gaythorne is ranked #2,317 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gaythorne?

The median personal income in Gaythorne QLD is $1,033 per week, or $53,716 per year.The median household income is $1,759 per week.Family income is $2,358 per week.Gaythorne is ranked #1,016 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gaythorne?

Median rent in Gaythorne QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 19.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Gaythorne ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gaythorne?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gaythorne QLD is $1,842. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gaythorne?

The median age in Gaythorne QLD is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gaythorne a good suburb to live in?

Gaythorne is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,158.The median income is $1,033/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.9% 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: 31107. All dollar figures in AUD.