The Gums QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of The Gums QLD is 165 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Gums is $662 per week ($34,424 per year). Median rent in The Gums is $125 per week ($542 per month). The Gums has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. The Gums has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (26% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Gums is $300.

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The Gums Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

The Gums Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$662/wk
$34,424 per year
#6114 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$125/wk
$542 per month
#8470 of 14,663
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$300/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

The Gums Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (85) Female 48.5% (80)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
165 people · 1084.4 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

The Gums 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)

The Gums Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
71.9% 23 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
28.1% 9 dwellings

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

The Gums Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

The Gums Religion

Anglican
26.0%
No Religion
23.4%
Not stated
20.8%
Catholic
14.9%
Uniting Church
11.0%
Pentecostal
1.9%
Christian (other)
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

The Gums Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
42.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.9%

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

The Gums Employment

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Employed full-time
61.7% 66 people
Employed part-time
15.0% 16 people
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Not in labour force
23.4% 25 people

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

The Gums Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
32.4%
Bachelor Degree
17.6%

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

The Gums Occupation

Managers
55.9%
Labourers
17.6%
Clerical & Administrative
14.7%
Professionals
11.8%

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

The Gums Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
40.0%
Management & Commerce
20.0%
Engineering
13.3%
Health
13.3%
Education
13.3%

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

The Gums Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

The Gums Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
20.7%
$650-$799/wk
13.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
17.2%
$4,000+/wk
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

The Gums Marital Status

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Married
52.7% 77
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Separated
3.4% 5
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Divorced
6.2% 9
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Widowed
6.2% 9
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Never married
31.5% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

The Gums Ancestry

Australian
34.8%
English
31.4%
German
10.1%
Irish
10.1%
Scottish
7.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.3%
Other
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

The Gums School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
52.9%
Secondary — Government
29.4%
Vocational Education
17.6%

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

The Gums Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.6% 21
No need for assistance
92.4% 255

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

The Gums Volunteering

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Volunteer
41.0% 48
Not a volunteer
59.0% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

The Gums Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
70.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

The Gums How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
65.4%
Walked only
19.2%
Other
9.6%
Did not go to work
5.8%

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

The Gums Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.1%
2 vehicles
44.2%
3 vehicles
23.1%
4+ vehicles
9.6%

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

The Gums Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
15.1%
3 bedrooms
30.2%
4 bedrooms
22.6%
5 bedrooms
20.8%
6+ bedrooms
11.3%

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

The Gums Population Mobility

16.5%
moved in the last year
29.5%
moved in the last 5 years
3.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

The Gums Indigenous Population

6.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
17
Indigenous residents
262
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

The Gums Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
6
Mental health
6
Diabetes
5
Cancer
4
Kidney disease
4
Arthritis
3

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

The Gums Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
3.3%
$1-$149/wk
5.6%
$150-$299/wk
12.2%
$300-$399/wk
13.3%
$650-$799/wk
10.0%
$800-$999/wk
14.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.7%
$3,500+/wk
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

The Gums Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
41.8%
Couple — no children
30.9%
Couple — no children under 15
20.0%
One parent — children under 15
4.5%
One parent — no children under 15
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

The Gums Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.0% 19
Did not provide
83.0% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

The Gums Children Ever Born

No children
57.9%
2 children
15.8%
3 children
26.3%

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

The Gums Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.2%
5–14 hours
24.5%
15–29 hours
14.5%
30+ hours
23.6%
Did not do domestic work
19.1%

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

The Gums Household Size

1 person
25.0%
2 persons
34.6%
3 persons
19.2%
4 persons
9.6%
5 persons
5.8%
6+ persons
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

The Gums Where Residents Moved From

Same address
116
Moved from QLD
15
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

The Gums Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

The Gums Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
916
avg ICSEA score
36
total students
The Gums State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 36 students
916
ICSEA

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

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The Gums Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $125/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.1%

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

If you earn X in The Gums

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $125/wk
Left after rent $1,250/wk
Rent share 9.1%

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The Gums vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gums

What is the population of The Gums QLD?

The population of The Gums QLD is 165 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².The Gums is ranked #7,482 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in The Gums?

The median personal income in The Gums QLD is $662 per week, or $34,424 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.The Gums is ranked #6,114 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in The Gums?

Median rent in The Gums QLD is $125 per week ($542 per month).Rent represents 9.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.The Gums ranks #8,470 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in The Gums?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Gums QLD is $300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in The Gums?

The median age in The Gums QLD is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is The Gums a good suburb to live in?

The Gums is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 165.The median income is $662/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.1% 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: 32793. All dollar figures in AUD.