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Gum Flat NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Gum Flat, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Gum Flat NSW is 209 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gum Flat is $712 per week ($37,024 per year). Median rent in Gum Flat is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Gum Flat has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Gum Flat has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gum Flat is $1,300.

There were 3 recorded offences in Gum Flat in 2024-25, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Gum Flat Population

residents (Census 2021)

Gum Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$712/wk

$37,024 per year

#5262 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Gum Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.2% (100) Female 52.8% (112)

Population Density

1.5

people per km²

209 people · 141.9 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,583

Family income/wk

Gum Flat 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gum Flat Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.9% 28 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

49.1% 27 dwellings

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

Gum Flat Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Gum Flat Religion

No Religion

33.0%

Anglican

21.4%

Not stated

19.9%

Catholic

14.6%

Uniting Church

5.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.9%

Christian (other)

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gum Flat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.7%

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

Gum Flat Employment

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Employed full-time

49.0% 70 people

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Employed part-time

25.9% 37 people

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Not in labour force

25.2% 36 people

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

Gum Flat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.8%

Bachelor Degree

27.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.0%

Postgraduate Degree

10.0%

Certificate I/II

3.8%

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

Gum Flat Occupation

Professionals

26.2%

Managers

24.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.7%

Community & Personal Service

11.5%

Clerical & Administrative

11.5%

Labourers

6.6%

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

Gum Flat Field of Study

Engineering

18.2%

Agriculture & Environment

18.2%

Management & Commerce

16.9%

Society & Culture

14.3%

Education

13.0%

Health

5.2%

Creative Arts

5.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.2%

Architecture & Building

3.9%

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

Gum Flat Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gum Flat Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

6.7%

$800-$999/wk

6.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

22.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.1%

$4,000+/wk

15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gum Flat Marital Status

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Married

59.7% 108

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Divorced

7.2% 13

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Widowed

2.8% 5

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Never married

30.4% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gum Flat Ancestry

English

32.9%

Australian

31.3%

Scottish

8.8%

Irish

8.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.2%

German

4.0%

Other

3.6%

Italian

2.8%

Dutch

2.0%

French

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gum Flat School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

30.0%

Pre-school

20.0%

Primary — Government

13.3%

Secondary — Catholic

13.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.3%

Vocational Education

10.0%

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

Gum Flat Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.4% 12

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No need for assistance

96.6% 344

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

Gum Flat Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.8% 34

—

Not a volunteer

77.2% 115

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gum Flat Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

12.9%

$600-$799/mo

9.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

38.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gum Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.7%

Did not go to work

17.3%

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

Gum Flat Car Ownership

1 vehicle

10.3%

2 vehicles

36.2%

3 vehicles

36.2%

4+ vehicles

17.2%

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

Gum Flat Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

4.5%

3 bedrooms

49.3%

4 bedrooms

38.8%

5 bedrooms

7.5%

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

Gum Flat Population Mobility

15.0%

moved in the last year

21.0%

moved in the last 5 years

1.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gum Flat Indigenous Population

4.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

322

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gum Flat Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Cancer

Heart disease

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

Gum Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.8%

$1-$149/wk

9.0%

$150-$299/wk

10.5%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

5.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

11.3%

$800-$999/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gum Flat Family Structure

Couple — no children

36.0%

Couple — children under 15

30.1%

Couple — no children under 15

23.5%

One parent — children under 15

5.1%

One parent — no children under 15

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gum Flat Military Service

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Previously served

5.1% 8

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Never served

94.9% 150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Gum Flat Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

7.3% 11

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Did not provide

92.7% 139

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gum Flat Children Ever Born

No children

31.0%

2 children

31.0%

3 children

32.8%

4 children

5.2%

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

Gum Flat When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Gum Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.3%

5–14 hours

34.0%

15–29 hours

20.7%

30+ hours

7.3%

Did not do domestic work

18.7%

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

Gum Flat Household Size

1 person

18.0%

2 persons

41.0%

3 persons

18.0%

4 persons

14.8%

5 persons

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gum Flat Where Residents Moved From

Same address

147

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

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

Gum Flat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.3%

Step family — no other children

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gum Flat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Gum Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,350/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.2%

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

If you earn X in Gum Flat

Your weekly income

≈ $5,850/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,050/wk

Rent share 22.2%

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Gum Flat vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Mooral Creek

Pop: 105 Income: $420/wk Rent: $355/wk

Mummulgum

Pop: 105 Income: $565/wk Rent: $225/wk

Rowan

Pop: 105 Income: $1,212/wk Rent: $350/wk

Upper Manilla

Pop: 105 Income: $860/wk Rent: $150/wk

Bowan Park

Pop: 106 Income: $966/wk Rent: $375/wk

Burraboi

Pop: 106 Income: $725/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gum Flat

What is the population of Gum Flat NSW?

The population of Gum Flat NSW is 209 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².Gum Flat is ranked #6,846 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gum Flat?

The median personal income in Gum Flat NSW is $712 per week, or $37,024 per year.The median household income is $1,350 per week.Family income is $1,583 per week.Gum Flat is ranked #5,262 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gum Flat?

Median rent in Gum Flat NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 22.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Gum Flat ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gum Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gum Flat NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gum Flat?

The median age in Gum Flat NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gum Flat a good suburb to live in?

Gum Flat is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 209.The median income is $712/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.2% 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: 11802. All dollar figures in AUD.