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Gilston QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gilston QLD is 2,669 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gilston is $943 per week ($49,036 per year). Median rent in Gilston is $540 per week ($2,340 per month). Gilston has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Gilston has a population density of 281.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gilston is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gilston is $2,172.

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Gilston Population

residents (Census 2021)

Gilston Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$943/wk

$49,036 per year

#1681 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$540/wk

$2,340 per month

#435 of 14,663

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Median Age

35years

3 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,172/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Gilston Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (1,335) Female 50.0% (1,336)

Population Density

281.6

people per km²

2,669 people · 9.5 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,436

Family income/wk

Gilston 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)

Gilston Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

25.0% 162 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

75.0% 486 dwellings

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

Gilston Country of Birth

Australia

91.6%

England

6.1%

Germany

0.9%

Fiji

0.5%

India

0.4%

Canada

0.3%

China

0.3%

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

Gilston Religion

No Religion

51.7%

Catholic

18.3%

Anglican

11.9%

Not stated

6.3%

Christian (other)

3.5%

Uniting Church

3.4%

Pentecostal

2.9%

Baptist

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gilston Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

66.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.2%

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

Gilston Languages Spoken at Home

Other

38.3%

Russian

13.3%

French

13.3%

Japan

10.0%

IAL Punjabi

8.3%

Other Indo-Aryan

6.7%

Hindi

5.0%

Mandarin

5.0%

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

Gilston Employment

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Employed full-time

47.0% 834 people

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Employed part-time

25.8% 457 people

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Unemployed

2.4% 42 people

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Not in labour force

24.8% 440 people

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

Gilston Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

41.8%

Bachelor Degree

24.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.8%

Postgraduate Degree

6.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.9%

Certificate I/II

2.5%

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

Gilston Occupation

Professionals

25.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.5%

Community & Personal Service

13.5%

Managers

13.4%

Clerical & Administrative

13.0%

Sales Workers

6.5%

Labourers

5.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.2%

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

Gilston Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.7%

Engineering

17.4%

Society & Culture

13.7%

Health

12.9%

Architecture & Building

9.9%

Education

8.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.6%

Creative Arts

3.5%

Agriculture & Environment

2.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.8%

Information Technology

1.3%

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

Gilston Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.0%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gilston Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

0.5%

$300-$399/wk

0.7%

$400-$499/wk

2.3%

$500-$649/wk

1.6%

$650-$799/wk

2.8%

$800-$999/wk

3.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

17.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.8%

$4,000+/wk

14.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gilston Marital Status

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Married

53.9% 1,071

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Separated

3.0% 60

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Divorced

6.3% 125

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Widowed

2.6% 51

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Never married

34.2% 680

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gilston Ancestry

English

33.0%

Australian

29.5%

Scottish

8.8%

Irish

8.4%

Other

6.2%

German

5.1%

New Zealander

2.4%

Italian

2.0%

Dutch

1.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.1%

Maori

0.9%

French

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gilston School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.2%

Secondary — Government

16.9%

Pre-school

11.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.9%

Vocational Education

7.6%

Secondary — Catholic

6.1%

Primary — Catholic

5.6%

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

Gilston Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.2% 213

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No need for assistance

95.8% 4,912

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

Gilston Volunteering

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Volunteer

13.4% 254

—

Not a volunteer

86.6% 1,644

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gilston Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.3%

$300-$449/mo

0.7%

$450-$599/mo

1.8%

$600-$799/mo

1.4%

$800-$999/mo

2.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

6.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

37.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

22.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gilston How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.4%

Did not go to work

11.8%

Car (passenger)

3.8%

Truck

1.5%

Other

1.1%

Walked only

0.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Train

0.3%

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

Gilston Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.5%

1 vehicle

14.9%

2 vehicles

49.0%

3 vehicles

19.8%

4+ vehicles

14.9%

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

Gilston Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.5%

2 bedrooms

2.8%

3 bedrooms

13.5%

4 bedrooms

68.8%

5 bedrooms

11.6%

6+ bedrooms

2.8%

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

Gilston Population Mobility

11.0%

moved in the last year

40.8%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

74.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gilston Indigenous Population

1.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

5,063

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gilston Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

186

Asthma

106

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Gilston Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$150-$299/wk

6.2%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

2.1%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

7.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.8%

$3,500+/wk

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gilston Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

54.1%

Couple — no children

19.6%

Couple — no children under 15

16.5%

One parent — children under 15

6.4%

One parent — no children under 15

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gilston Military Service

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Previously served

2.4% 46

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Never served

97.6% 1,861

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Gilston Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.7% 222

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Did not provide

88.3% 1,674

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gilston Children Ever Born

No children

31.4%

1 child

13.2%

2 children

33.6%

3 children

14.9%

4 children

4.7%

5+ children

2.2%

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

Gilston When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

181

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

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

Gilston Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.1%

5–14 hours

33.7%

15–29 hours

14.8%

30+ hours

9.3%

Did not do domestic work

19.1%

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

Gilston Household Size

1 person

7.4%

2 persons

28.6%

3 persons

20.7%

4 persons

26.0%

5 persons

12.7%

6+ persons

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gilston Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,262

Moved from QLD

172

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

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

Gilston Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.4%

Step family — no other children

9.5%

Blended family — no other children

4.4%

Intact family — other children present

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gilston Schools

schools nearby

government

1026

avg ICSEA score

2,585

total students

Silkwood School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 765 students

1073

ICSEA

St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 338 students

1036

ICSEA

Gilston State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 484 students

1026

ICSEA

Nerang State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 998 students

970

ICSEA

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

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Gilston Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,446/wk

Median Rent $540/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.1%

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

If you earn X in Gilston

Your weekly income

≈ $10,599/month

Median rent $540/wk

Left after rent $1,906/wk

Rent share 22.1%

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Gilston vs State & National Average

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Willowbank

Pop: 1,351 Income: $715/wk Rent: $245/wk

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Pop: 1,352 Income: $721/wk Rent: $420/wk

Chatsworth (Qld)

Pop: 1,353 Income: $609/wk Rent: $300/wk

Sadliers Crossing

Pop: 1,358 Income: $800/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 1,364 Income: $543/wk Rent: $240/wk

Blackall

Pop: 1,365 Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gilston

What is the population of Gilston QLD?

The population of Gilston QLD is 2,669 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 281.6 people per km².Gilston is ranked #2,615 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gilston?

The median personal income in Gilston QLD is $943 per week, or $49,036 per year.The median household income is $2,446 per week.Family income is $2,436 per week.Gilston is ranked #1,681 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gilston?

Median rent in Gilston QLD is $540 per week ($2,340 per month).Rent represents 22.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Gilston ranks #435 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gilston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gilston QLD is $2,172. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gilston?

The median age in Gilston QLD is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gilston a good suburb to live in?

Gilston is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,669.The median income is $943/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.1% 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: 31123. All dollar figures in AUD.