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Gunalda QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gunalda QLD is 426 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gunalda is $453 per week ($23,556 per year). Median rent in Gunalda is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Gunalda has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Gunalda has a population density of 6.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gunalda is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gunalda is $1,096.

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Gunalda Population

residents (Census 2021)

Gunalda Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$453/wk

$23,556 per year

#8624 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,096/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Gunalda Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.1% (233) Female 45.9% (198)

Population Density

6.2

people per km²

426 people · 68.5 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,100

Family income/wk

Gunalda 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)

Gunalda Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.2% 74 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.8% 60 dwellings

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

Gunalda Country of Birth

Australia

91.1%

England

8.9%

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

Gunalda Religion

No Religion

41.6%

Anglican

19.1%

Not stated

15.9%

Catholic

10.0%

Baptist

3.9%

Uniting Church

3.9%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gunalda Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

44.6%

Year 12 or equivalent

35.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.6%

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

Gunalda Employment

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Employed full-time

20.0% 65 people

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Employed part-time

13.8% 45 people

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Unemployed

3.7% 12 people

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Not in labour force

62.5% 203 people

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

Gunalda Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

66.9%

Bachelor Degree

17.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.3%

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

Gunalda Occupation

Managers

22.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.1%

Community & Personal Service

18.1%

Clerical & Administrative

16.7%

Labourers

11.1%

Professionals

9.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.2%

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

Gunalda Field of Study

Engineering

25.7%

Health

16.2%

Management & Commerce

13.5%

Society & Culture

12.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.5%

Architecture & Building

8.1%

Education

6.8%

Agriculture & Environment

4.1%

Information Technology

4.1%

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

Gunalda Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gunalda Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

15.5%

$500-$649/wk

6.1%

$650-$799/wk

14.2%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.7%

$4,000+/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gunalda Marital Status

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Married

50.1% 188

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Separated

2.9% 11

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Divorced

14.4% 54

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Widowed

9.6% 36

👤

Never married

22.9% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gunalda Ancestry

English

34.5%

Australian

33.5%

Scottish

7.1%

Irish

6.9%

Other

4.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.4%

German

3.3%

Dutch

1.9%

Filipino

1.5%

Chinese

1.3%

Italian

1.3%

New Zealander

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gunalda School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.3%

Secondary — Government

24.4%

Pre-school

11.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.7%

Secondary — Catholic

6.7%

Vocational Education

6.7%

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

Gunalda Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

13.1% 95

✅

No need for assistance

86.9% 632

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

Gunalda Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.7% 48

—

Not a volunteer

85.3% 279

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gunalda Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.9%

$300-$449/mo

10.3%

$450-$599/mo

12.1%

$600-$799/mo

5.2%

$800-$999/mo

5.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gunalda How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.0%

Did not go to work

10.9%

Car (passenger)

9.8%

Truck

4.3%

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

Gunalda Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.5%

1 vehicle

45.0%

2 vehicles

26.3%

3 vehicles

17.0%

4+ vehicles

8.2%

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

Gunalda Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.1%

2 bedrooms

21.3%

3 bedrooms

45.0%

4 bedrooms

17.8%

5 bedrooms

3.6%

6+ bedrooms

2.4%

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

Gunalda Population Mobility

15.7%

moved in the last year

43.5%

moved in the last 5 years

7.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

34.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gunalda Indigenous Population

5.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

692

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gunalda Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Gunalda Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

9.4%

$300-$399/wk

12.5%

$400-$499/wk

10.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gunalda Family Structure

Couple — no children

44.7%

Couple — children under 15

26.2%

Couple — no children under 15

13.8%

One parent — no children under 15

7.8%

One parent — children under 15

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gunalda Military Service

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Previously served

7.3% 24

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Never served

92.7% 305

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Gunalda Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.3% 52

—

Did not provide

83.7% 267

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gunalda Children Ever Born

No children

16.2%

1 child

10.8%

2 children

40.0%

3 children

23.1%

4 children

10.0%

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

Gunalda When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Gunalda Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

12.3%

5–14 hours

22.2%

15–29 hours

15.4%

30+ hours

13.8%

Did not do domestic work

36.3%

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

Gunalda Household Size

1 person

33.5%

2 persons

45.1%

3 persons

11.0%

4 persons

4.3%

5 persons

1.8%

6+ persons

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gunalda Where Residents Moved From

Same address

311

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Gunalda Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

62.9%

Step family — no other children

22.9%

Other couple — children only

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gunalda Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $893/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 28.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Gunalda

Your weekly income

≈ $3,870/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $643/wk

Rent share 28.0%

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Income: $462/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Gunalda vs State & National Average

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Pop: 213 Income: $590/wk Rent: $250/wk

Horseshoe Lagoon

Pop: 213 Income: $657/wk Rent: $256/wk

Isla

Pop: 213 Income: $1,025/wk Rent: $250/wk

Perwillowen

Pop: 213 Income: $674/wk Rent: $350/wk

Alva

Pop: 214 Income: $720/wk Rent: $250/wk

Chillagoe

Pop: 214 Income: $494/wk Rent: $170/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gunalda

What is the population of Gunalda QLD?

The population of Gunalda QLD is 426 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.2 people per km².Gunalda is ranked #5,298 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gunalda?

The median personal income in Gunalda QLD is $453 per week, or $23,556 per year.The median household income is $893 per week.Family income is $1,100 per week.Gunalda is ranked #8,624 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gunalda?

Median rent in Gunalda QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 28.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Gunalda ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gunalda?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gunalda QLD is $1,096. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gunalda?

The median age in Gunalda QLD is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gunalda a good suburb to live in?

Gunalda is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 426.The median income is $453/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.0% 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: 31269. All dollar figures in AUD.