Gaven, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Gaven QLD is 1,638 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gaven is $715 per week ($37,180 per year). Median rent in Gaven is $455 per week ($1,972 per month). Gaven has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Gaven has a population density of 229 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gaven is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (45.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gaven is $2,167.

Population
1,638
Census 2021
Median income
$715/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$455/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
45years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Gaven vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Gaven is $715 a week, 4% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 873rd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $455 a week, $135 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 22.6% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 45, 3 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureGavenTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$715/wk$747/wk −4%$766/wk
Household income$2,015/wk$1,593/wk +26%$1,637/wk
Rent$455/wk$320/wk +42%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,167/mo$1,625/mo +33%$1,733/mo
Median age4542 +3 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.6%20.4% +2.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Gaven, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Gaven Population

1,638 residents at the 2021 Census.

Gaven Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$715/wk
$37,180 per year
Ranked 5,198 of 14,663
Median Rent
$455/wk
$1,972 per month
Ranked 1,017 of 14,663
Median Age
45years
7 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Gaven Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,015/wk
Median rent $455/wk
Rent to income 22.6%

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

Median rent in Gaven against your income

About $8,732 a month
Median rent $455/wk
Left after rent $1,560/wk
Rent share 22.6%

Gaven Schools

5
schools nearby
2
government
1058
avg ICSEA score
6,646
total students
A B Paterson College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,652 students
1123
ICSEA
Trinity Lutheran College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,322 students
1086
ICSEA
Jubilee Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 720 students
1058
ICSEA
Pacific Pines State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 759 students
1016
ICSEA
Pacific Pines State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,193 students
1009
ICSEA

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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Gaven Map

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Gaven, Queensland: 27.9515°S, 153.3345°E

Gaven Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (5)

People in Gaven

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (838) Female 48.8% (800)

Population Density

229
people per km²
1,638 people · 7.2 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,941
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
10.0%
England
5.2%
South Africa
0.8%
Malaysia
0.7%
Philippines
0.5%
Greece
0.5%
Papua New Guinea
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
0.7%
Hindi
0.5%
Russian
0.5%
Spanish
0.5%
Greek
0.4%
Korean
0.4%
Macedonian
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
44.0%
Australian
36.1%
Irish
11.7%
Scottish
11.5%
New Zealander
4.5%
German
4.3%
Maori
3.1%
Dutch
2.4%
Italian
1.8%
Australian Aboriginal
1.6%
Chinese
1.5%

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

Religion

No religion
45.7%
Catholic
15.8%
Anglican
14.8%
Not stated
7.3%
Christian (other)
3.5%
Uniting Church
2.6%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.8%
Baptist
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
44.0% 616
Separated
3.4% 47
Divorced
11.0% 154
Widowed
3.6% 50
Never married
38.1% 534

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
33.7%
Couple: no children
26.7%
Couple: no children under 15
24.9%
One parent: no children under 15
7.5%
One parent: children under 15
7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
11.9%
2 persons
33.7%
3 persons
17.7%
4 persons
18.3%
5 persons
9.7%
6+ persons
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Gaven

Housing Tenure

Of the 501 occupied private dwellings in Gaven at the 2021 Census, 12.0% were rented, 32.1% owned outright and 53.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 4 dwellings
Owned outright
32.1% 161 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
53.1% 266 dwellings
Rented
12.0% 60 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.4% 12 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.4%
2 bedrooms
4.6%
3 bedrooms
29.2%
4 bedrooms
42.7%
5 bedrooms
14.1%
6+ bedrooms
8.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.6%
$300-$449/mo
1.8%
$450-$599/mo
2.3%
$600-$799/mo
2.7%
$800-$999/mo
2.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
11.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
22.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.6%
1 vehicle
13.7%
2 vehicles
32.5%
3 vehicles
24.8%
4+ vehicles
27.4%

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

Work, income and education in Gaven

Employment

Employed full-time
37.3% 462 people
Employed part-time
24.5% 303 people
Unemployed
3.4% 42 people
Not in labour force
34.8% 431 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
22.6%
Professionals
19.7%
Clerical & Administrative
15.0%
Managers
11.7%
Community & Personal Service
11.7%
Labourers
9.1%
Sales Workers
6.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
1.8%
$400-$499/wk
4.2%
$500-$649/wk
1.3%
$650-$799/wk
6.9%
$800-$999/wk
6.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.3%
$4,000+/wk
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.5%
$1-$149/wk
4.7%
$150-$299/wk
6.9%
$300-$399/wk
4.7%
$400-$499/wk
4.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
10.3%
$800-$999/wk
12.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.0%
$3,500+/wk
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.4%
Did not go to work
11.9%
Car (passenger)
6.1%
Walked only
3.1%
Truck
1.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%
Tram/Light Rail
0.6%
Train
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%
Other
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.0%

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

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
51.2%
Bachelor Degree
19.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.6%
Postgraduate Degree
5.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.2%
Certificate I/II
2.2%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.7%
Engineering
17.2%
Health
13.1%
Architecture & Building
11.6%
Society & Culture
10.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.5%
Education
5.4%
Creative Arts
3.9%
Agriculture & Environment
3.7%
Information Technology
1.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
27.7%
Primary: Government
25.0%
Vocational Education
12.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
9.6%
Secondary: Catholic
6.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.5%
Pre-school
6.2%
Primary: Catholic
5.8%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
89.8%
Has need for assistance
4.8%
Need for assistance not stated
5.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
124
Arthritis
77
Diabetes
56
Heart disease
48
Asthma
48
Cancer
36
Lung condition
34
Stroke
13
Kidney disease
6

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.2% 162
Did not provide
87.8% 1,161

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.0% 159
Not a volunteer
88.0% 1,161

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 3
Previously served
2.8% 37
Never served
97.0% 1,297

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.3%
1 child
11.7%
2 children
33.9%
3 children
17.7%
4 children
5.4%
5+ children
1.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
19
1961: 1970
35
1971: 1980
50
1981: 1990
63
1991: 2000
61
2001: 2010
85
2011: 2015
28
2016
6
2017
3
2018
9
2019
5
2020
3

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

Population Mobility

10.0%
moved in the last year
30.2%
moved in the last 5 years
4.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,401
Moved from QLD
107
Moved from NSW
15
Moved: same area (SA2)
10
Moved from VIC
6
Moved from overseas
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.8%
5: 14 hours
30.2%
15: 29 hours
13.7%
30+ hours
9.4%
Did not do domestic work
24.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
78.5%
Step family: no other children
13.9%
Blended family: no other children
5.3%
Other couple: children only
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Gaven

The closest suburb to Gaven is Pacific Pines, 2.2 km away.

Pacific Pines
2.2 km away · income $836/wk · rent $470/wk
Parkwood (Qld)
3.0 km away · income $736/wk · rent $538/wk
Arundel
3.2 km away · income $715/wk · rent $470/wk
Nerang
3.2 km away · income $704/wk · rent $390/wk
Molendinar
3.6 km away · income $703/wk · rent $450/wk
Helensvale
4.9 km away · income $790/wk · rent $495/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gaven

What is the population of Gaven QLD?

The population of Gaven QLD is 1,638 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 229 people per km². Gaven is ranked #3,281 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gaven?

The median personal income in Gaven QLD is $715 per week, or $37,180 per year. The median household income is $2,015 per week. Family income is $1,941 per week. Gaven is ranked #5,198 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gaven?

Median rent in Gaven QLD is $455 per week ($1,972 per month). Rent represents 22.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Gaven ranks #1,017 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gaven?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gaven QLD is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gaven?

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

Is Gaven a good suburb to live in?

Gaven is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,638. The median income is $715/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.6% 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: 31105. All dollar figures in AUD.