Gin Gin, QLD: suburb profile
The population of Gin Gin QLD is 1,139 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gin Gin is $483 per week ($25,116 per year). Median rent in Gin Gin is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Gin Gin has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Gin Gin has a population density of 34 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Gin Gin is England. The most common religion is No religion (34.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Filipino. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gin Gin is $867.
There were 596 recorded offences in Gin Gin in 2025-26, a rate of 523 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (156 offences).
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.
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Gin Gin Population
1,139 residents at the 2021 Census.
Gin Gin Median Income & Rent
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.
Gin Gin Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Gin Gin Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Gin Gin Housing Tenure
Of the 458 occupied private dwellings in Gin Gin at the 2021 Census, 33.2% were rented, 41.9% owned outright and 16.2% owned with a mortgage.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Gin Gin Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Gin Gin Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL
Gin Gin Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Gin Gin Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Gin Gin Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Gin Gin Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
Gin Gin Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Gin Gin Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Gin Gin Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Gin Gin Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL
Gin Gin School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Gin Gin Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Gin Gin Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Gin Gin Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Gin Gin How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Gin Gin Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Gin Gin Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Gin Gin Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Gin Gin Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Gin Gin Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Gin Gin Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
Gin Gin Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Gin Gin Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Gin Gin Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Gin Gin Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
Gin Gin When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Gin Gin Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Gin Gin Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Gin Gin Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Gin Gin Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
Gin Gin Crime Statistics
596 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.
Total offences by year
Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).
Gin Gin Schools
Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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28% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.
Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.
Median rent in Gin Gin against your income
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Gin Gin vs the typical QLD suburb
The median personal income in Gin Gin is $483 a week, 35% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,423rd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $250 a week, $70 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 27.7% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 51, 9 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).
| Measure | Gin Gin | Typical QLD | Difference | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $483/wk | $747/wk | −35% | $766/wk |
| Household income | $904/wk | $1,593/wk | −43% | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $250/wk | $320/wk | −22% | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $867/mo | $1,625/mo | −47% | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 51 | 42 | +9 yrs | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 27.7% | 20.4% | +7.2 pts | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Gin Gin
The closest suburb to Gin Gin is Damascus, 6.1 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gin Gin
What is the population of Gin Gin QLD?
The population of Gin Gin QLD is 1,139 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 34 people per km². Gin Gin is ranked #3,781 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Gin Gin?
The median personal income in Gin Gin QLD is $483 per week, or $25,116 per year. The median household income is $904 per week. Family income is $1,193 per week. Gin Gin is ranked #8,390 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Gin Gin?
Median rent in Gin Gin QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Rent represents 27.7% of household income, which is considered moderate. Gin Gin ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Gin Gin?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gin Gin QLD is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Gin Gin?
The median age in Gin Gin QLD is 51 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Gin Gin a good suburb to live in?
Gin Gin is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,139. The median income is $483/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31124. All dollar figures in AUD.