Gaythorne, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Gaythorne QLD is 3,158 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gaythorne is $1,033 per week ($53,716 per year). Median rent in Gaythorne is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Gaythorne has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Gaythorne has a population density of 3,413 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gaythorne is England. The most common religion is No religion (48.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Nepali. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gaythorne is $1,842.

Population
3,158
Census 2021
Median income
$1,033/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
33years
Census 2021

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

Gaythorne vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Gaythorne is $1,033 a week, 38% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 146th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $30 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 19.9% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 33, 9 years younger 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.
MeasureGaythorneTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,033/wk$747/wk +38%$766/wk
Household income$1,759/wk$1,593/wk +10%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$320/wk +9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,842/mo$1,625/mo +13%$1,733/mo
Median age3342 −9 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.9%20.4% −0.5 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 Gaythorne, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Gaythorne Population

3,158 residents at the 2021 Census.

Gaythorne Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,033/wk
$53,716 per year
Ranked 1,016 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
33years
5 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,842/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Gaythorne Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,759/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 19.9%

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

Median rent in Gaythorne against your income

About $7,622 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,409/wk
Rent share 19.9%

Gaythorne Schools

29
schools nearby
12
government
1098
avg ICSEA score
15,353
total students
Hillbrook Anglican School Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 895 students
1174
ICSEA
St Ambrose's Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 152 students
1160
ICSEA
Mt St Michael's College Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 849 students
1155
ICSEA
Oakleigh State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 496 students
1153
ICSEA
St Finbarr's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 187 students
1151
ICSEA
Northside Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,245 students
1145
ICSEA
Newmarket State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 448 students
1140
ICSEA
Marist College Ashgrove Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 1,827 students
1139
ICSEA
Our Lady of Dolours School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 159 students
1133
ICSEA
Enoggera State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 390 students
1128
ICSEA
The Gap State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,702 students
1123
ICSEA
McDowall State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 988 students
1120
ICSEA
St William's Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 520 students
1112
ICSEA
Queen of Apostles Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 296 students
1106
ICSEA
Prince of Peace Lutheran College Independent
Primary · Prep-12 · 653 students
1104
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 29 schools.

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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Gaythorne Map

Gaythorne, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Gaythorne, Queensland: 27.4163°S, 152.9803°E

Gaythorne Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (29)

People in Gaythorne

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.3% (1,495) Female 52.7% (1,667)

Population Density

3,413
people per km²
3,158 people · 0.9 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,358
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

England
2.9%
New Zealand
2.1%
India
1.6%
Nepal
1.3%
South Africa
0.9%
United States of America
0.8%
China
0.7%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Nepali
1.4%
Spanish
1.0%
Mandarin
0.8%
Hindi
0.7%
Cantonese
0.5%
French
0.5%
German
0.5%

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

Ancestry

English
39.5%
Australian
36.2%
Irish
16.4%
Scottish
11.7%
German
6.4%
Italian
3.7%
Australian Aboriginal
2.5%
Chinese
2.0%
Indian
1.7%
Dutch
1.7%
Filipino
1.4%

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
48.4%
Catholic
20.8%
Anglican
7.3%
Not stated
5.3%
Uniting Church
3.0%
Hinduism
2.6%
Christian (other)
2.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
35.1% 927
Separated
3.6% 94
Divorced
10.6% 281
Widowed
2.5% 67
Never married
48.1% 1,270

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.8%
Couple: no children
32.1%
Couple: no children under 15
9.7%
One parent: children under 15
9.0%
One parent: no children under 15
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
36.3%
2 persons
34.7%
3 persons
13.4%
4 persons
11.5%
5 persons
3.8%
6+ persons
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Gaythorne

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,429 occupied private dwellings in Gaythorne at the 2021 Census, 55.9% were rented, 16.4% owned outright and 26.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 11 dwellings
Owned outright
16.4% 235 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
26.2% 374 dwellings
Rented
55.9% 799 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 12 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
69.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
27.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
9.3%
2 bedrooms
42.1%
3 bedrooms
29.7%
4 bedrooms
14.8%
5 bedrooms
3.8%
6+ bedrooms
0.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.7%
$300-$449/mo
1.7%
$600-$799/mo
2.9%
$800-$999/mo
6.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
10.2%
1 vehicle
48.9%
2 vehicles
30.8%
3 vehicles
6.3%
4+ vehicles
3.8%

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

Work, income and education in Gaythorne

Employment

Employed full-time
46.9% 1,114 people
Employed part-time
22.4% 533 people
Unemployed
3.7% 89 people
Not in labour force
27.0% 641 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
38.7%
Managers
14.7%
Community & Personal Service
13.5%
Clerical & Administrative
12.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.4%
Sales Workers
4.4%
Labourers
3.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
2.1%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$400-$499/wk
5.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
4.3%
$800-$999/wk
6.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.0%
$4,000+/wk
12.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.5%
$1-$149/wk
3.1%
$150-$299/wk
4.5%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
3.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
6.7%
$800-$999/wk
10.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.4%
$3,500+/wk
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
62.4%
Did not go to work
14.9%
Train
12.3%
Car (passenger)
3.1%
Walked only
2.5%
Bicycle
2.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.9%
Other
0.8%
Bus
0.4%
Truck
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
82.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.0%

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

Bachelor Degree
42.4%
Certificate III/IV
20.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.9%
Postgraduate Degree
13.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.4%
Certificate I/II
1.9%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
24.1%
Society & Culture
16.5%
Health
14.8%
Engineering
11.7%
Education
9.0%
Creative Arts
7.3%
Information Technology
4.8%
Architecture & Building
4.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.7%
Agriculture & Environment
1.2%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.4%
Vocational Education
15.6%
Secondary: Government
15.6%
Primary: Catholic
12.1%
Pre-school
10.9%
Secondary: Catholic
8.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.6%

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
91.8%
Has need for assistance
4.2%
Need for assistance not stated
4.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
458
Asthma
112
Arthritis
79
Diabetes
66
Heart disease
60
Lung condition
53
Cancer
36
Stroke
21
Kidney disease
14

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.0% 252
Did not provide
90.0% 2,267

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.3% 412
Not a volunteer
83.7% 2,114

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
5.1% 130
Current ADF: Reserves
0.6% 15
Previously served
3.8% 97
Never served
90.4% 2,289

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
52.7%
1 child
13.5%
2 children
21.4%
3 children
9.7%
4 children
2.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951: 1960
7
1961: 1970
25
1971: 1980
42
1981: 1990
56
1991: 2000
79
2001: 2010
169
2011: 2015
88
2016
25
2017
35
2018
37
2019
41
2020
16
2021
9

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

Population Mobility

22.6%
moved in the last year
61.5%
moved in the last 5 years
4.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
72.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,327
Moved from QLD
478
Moved: same area (SA2)
70
Moved from NSW
38
Moved from overseas
24
Moved from VIC
19
Moved from ACT
18
Moved from NT
14
Moved from WA
8

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.2%
5: 14 hours
36.0%
15: 29 hours
12.0%
30+ hours
6.0%
Did not do domestic work
21.9%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
89.9%
Step family: no other children
7.5%
Blended family: no other children
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Gaythorne

The closest suburb to Gaythorne is Mitchelton, 1.2 km away.

Mitchelton
1.2 km away · income $1,030/wk · rent $400/wk
Enoggera
1.3 km away · income $1,188/wk · rent $368/wk
Everton Park
2.0 km away · income $1,044/wk · rent $420/wk
Alderley
2.2 km away · income $1,190/wk · rent $390/wk
Keperra
2.8 km away · income $801/wk · rent $400/wk
Everton Hills
3.0 km away · income $1,093/wk · rent $480/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gaythorne

What is the population of Gaythorne QLD?

The population of Gaythorne QLD is 3,158 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3,413 people per km². Gaythorne is ranked #2,317 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gaythorne?

The median personal income in Gaythorne QLD is $1,033 per week, or $53,716 per year. The median household income is $1,759 per week. Family income is $2,358 per week. Gaythorne is ranked #1,016 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gaythorne?

Median rent in Gaythorne QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 19.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Gaythorne ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gaythorne?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gaythorne QLD is $1,842. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gaythorne?

The median age in Gaythorne QLD is 33 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gaythorne a good suburb to live in?

Gaythorne is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,158. The median income is $1,033/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.9% 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: 31107. All dollar figures in AUD.