Suburbs Gilberton (Gold Coast - Qld)

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Gilberton QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gilberton QLD is 31 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gilberton is $674 per week ($35,048 per year). Median rent in Gilberton is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Gilberton has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Gilberton has a population density of 3.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (66% of residents).

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📍 Gilberton, Queensland — 27.7445°S, 153.2712°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (2)

Gilberton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gilberton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$674/wk
$35,048 per year
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Median Rent
$310/wk
$1,343 per month
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Gilberton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 62.1% (18) Female 37.9% (11)

Population Density

3.5
people per km²
31 people · 8.8 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,874
Family income/wk

Gilberton Age Distribution

20-24
25-29
30-34
65-69
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gilberton Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Gilberton Religion

No Religion
65.5%
Anglican
17.2%
Catholic
17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gilberton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
28.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.0%

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

Gilberton Employment

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Employed full-time
48.4% 15 people
⏰
Employed part-time
29.0% 9 people
🏠
Not in labour force
22.6% 7 people

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

Gilberton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Gilberton Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
100.0%

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

Gilberton Field of Study

Engineering
100.0%

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

Gilberton Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gilberton Marital Status

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Married
25.9% 7
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Divorced
14.8% 4
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Never married
59.3% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gilberton Ancestry

English
34.1%
Australian
27.3%
Scottish
20.5%
German
11.4%
New Zealander
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gilberton Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 53

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

Gilberton Volunteering

—
Not a volunteer
100.0% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gilberton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Gilberton Car Ownership

1 vehicle
100.0%

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

Gilberton Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Gilberton Population Mobility

17.2%
moved in the last year
57.9%
moved in the last 5 years
56.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gilberton Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
42
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gilberton Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
6

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

Gilberton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$500-$649/wk
31.6%
$650-$799/wk
21.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
26.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gilberton Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
40.0%
One parent — no children under 15
30.0%
Couple — no children
15.0%
Couple — children under 15
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gilberton Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gilberton Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Gilberton When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
4
2011–2015
5

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

Gilberton Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
27.3%
15–29 hours
27.3%
Did not do domestic work
45.5%

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

Gilberton Household Size

1 person
75.0%
3 persons
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gilberton Where Residents Moved From

Same address
24
Moved — same area (SA2)
3
Moved from QLD
3

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

Gilberton Schools

2
schools nearby
2
government
1001
avg ICSEA score
2,029
total students
Norfolk Village State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 625 students
1005
ICSEA
Ormeau Woods State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,404 students
996
ICSEA

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

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Gilberton Rent Prices & Affordability

36%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $850/wk
Median Rent $310/wk
Rent-to-Income 36.5%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Gilberton

≈ $3,683/month
Median rent $310/wk
Left after rent $540/wk
Rent share 36.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Stanthorpe
Income: $564/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $60/wk
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Income: $545/wk Rent: $265/wk Save: $45/wk
Boonah (Qld)
Income: $560/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $10/wk
Blackall
Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk Save: $153/wk
Ingham
Income: $606/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $100/wk
Home Hill
Income: $657/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $90/wk
Malanda
Income: $597/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $60/wk
Bundaberg North
Income: $548/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $30/wk

Gilberton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Bayrick
Pop: 16 Income: $1,374/wk
Burnett Creek
Pop: 16 Income: $604/wk
Caldervale
Pop: 16 Income: $1,124/wk Rent: $200/wk
Cheeseborough
Pop: 16 Income: $1,100/wk
Coongoola
Pop: 16 Income: $675/wk
Dumpy Creek
Pop: 16 Income: $933/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gilberton

What is the population of Gilberton QLD?

The population of Gilberton QLD is 31 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Gilberton?

The median personal income in Gilberton QLD is $674 per week, or $35,048 per year.The median household income is $850 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

How much is rent in Gilberton?

Median rent in Gilberton QLD is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 36.5% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What is the median age in Gilberton?

The median age in Gilberton QLD is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gilberton a good suburb to live in?

Gilberton is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 31.The median income is $674/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (36.5% 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: 31120. All dollar figures in AUD.