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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 Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
The Gums Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
The Gums Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
The Gums Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
The Gums Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
The Gums Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
The Gums Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
The Gums Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
The Gums Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
The Gums Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
The Gums Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
The Gums Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
The Gums Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
The Gums School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
The Gums Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
The Gums Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
The Gums Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
The Gums How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
The Gums Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
The Gums Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
The Gums Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
The Gums Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
The Gums Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
The Gums Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
The Gums Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
The Gums Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
The Gums Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
The Gums Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
The Gums Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
The Gums Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
The Gums Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
The Gums Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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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.