Gumdale, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Gumdale QLD is 2,298 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gumdale is $1,164 per week ($60,528 per year). Median rent in Gumdale is $585 per week ($2,535 per month). Gumdale has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Gumdale has a population density of 416 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gumdale is England. The most common religion is No religion (33.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gumdale is $2,669.

Population
2,298
Census 2021
Median income
$1,164/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$585/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

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

Gumdale vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Gumdale is $1,164 a week, 56% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 63rd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $585 a week, $265 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 17.2% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 38, 4 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.
MeasureGumdaleTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,164/wk$747/wk +56%$766/wk
Household income$3,405/wk$1,593/wk +114%$1,637/wk
Rent$585/wk$320/wk +83%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,669/mo$1,625/mo +64%$1,733/mo
Median age3842 −4 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.2%20.4% −3.2 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 Gumdale, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Gumdale Population

2,298 residents at the 2021 Census.

Gumdale Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,164/wk
$60,528 per year
Ranked 513 of 14,663
Median Rent
$585/wk
$2,535 per month
Ranked 273 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$2,669/mo
Avg household size: 3.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Gumdale Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $3,405/wk
Median rent $585/wk
Rent to income 17.2%

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

Median rent in Gumdale against your income

About $14,755 a month
Median rent $585/wk
Left after rent $2,820/wk
Rent share 17.2%

Gumdale Schools

6
schools nearby
3
government
1060
avg ICSEA score
3,717
total students
Moreton Bay College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,236 students
1139
ICSEA
Moreton Bay Boys' College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 568 students
1125
ICSEA
Lota State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 244 students
1061
ICSEA
Gumdale State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 1,152 students
1060
ICSEA
Manly West State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 232 students
992
ICSEA
OneSchool Global QLD Independent
Combined · 3-12 · 285 students
985
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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Gumdale Map

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Gumdale, Queensland: 27.4948°S, 153.1565°E

Gumdale Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (6)

People in Gumdale

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (1,163) Female 49.3% (1,133)

Population Density

416
people per km²
2,298 people · 5.5 km²

Households

3.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$3,429
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
3.5%
New Zealand
3.1%
South Africa
3.0%
India
2.1%
China
1.6%
Iran
0.8%
Philippines
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

Mandarin
2.3%
Spanish
1.0%
Hindi
0.9%
Persian (excluding Dari)
0.9%
Afrikaans
0.7%
Gujarati
0.7%
Cantonese
0.7%

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

Ancestry

English
38.1%
Australian
35.0%
Irish
11.9%
Scottish
11.2%
German
5.8%
Italian
5.4%
Chinese
3.4%
Indian
2.9%
Dutch
2.8%
South African
2.2%
Greek
2.0%

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
33.0%
Catholic
26.6%
Anglican
14.7%
Not stated
4.2%
Christian (other)
3.7%
Uniting Church
3.4%
Hinduism
2.5%
Baptist
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
61.6% 1,058
Separated
2.2% 37
Divorced
4.7% 80
Widowed
2.3% 39
Never married
29.3% 504

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
54.0%
Couple: no children under 15
21.2%
Couple: no children
15.5%
One parent: children under 15
5.1%
One parent: no children under 15
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
5.3%
2 persons
25.0%
3 persons
18.6%
4 persons
30.0%
5 persons
15.2%
6+ persons
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Gumdale

Housing Tenure

Of the 666 occupied private dwellings in Gumdale at the 2021 Census, 8.1% were rented, 36.2% owned outright and 55.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 4 dwellings
Owned outright
36.2% 241 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
55.6% 370 dwellings
Rented
8.1% 54 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

2 bedrooms
2.7%
3 bedrooms
11.9%
4 bedrooms
51.7%
5 bedrooms
26.6%
6+ bedrooms
7.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.6%
$300-$449/mo
3.0%
$450-$599/mo
1.9%
$600-$799/mo
3.0%
$800-$999/mo
2.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
9.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
24.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.9%
1 vehicle
15.2%
2 vehicles
45.0%
3 vehicles
21.1%
4+ vehicles
17.9%

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

Work, income and education in Gumdale

Employment

Employed full-time
46.0% 738 people
Employed part-time
24.7% 396 people
Unemployed
2.2% 36 people
Not in labour force
27.0% 433 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
37.4%
Managers
22.3%
Clerical & Administrative
13.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.2%
Sales Workers
6.4%
Community & Personal Service
5.8%
Labourers
2.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
0.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.1%
$500-$649/wk
1.5%
$650-$799/wk
2.6%
$800-$999/wk
1.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.5%
$4,000+/wk
40.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.2%
$1-$149/wk
6.1%
$150-$299/wk
4.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.9%
$400-$499/wk
2.0%
$500-$649/wk
1.9%
$650-$799/wk
5.9%
$800-$999/wk
7.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.2%
$3,500+/wk
10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.6%
Did not go to work
12.7%
Car (passenger)
4.5%
Truck
1.8%
Train
1.7%
Walked only
1.4%
Bus
1.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Other
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
81.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.1%
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
40.7%
Certificate III/IV
22.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.1%
Postgraduate Degree
14.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.7%
Certificate I/II
1.9%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
32.3%
Engineering
16.5%
Health
12.1%
Society & Culture
10.2%
Education
8.2%
Architecture & Building
7.9%
Creative Arts
3.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.2%
Information Technology
2.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.4%
Agriculture & Environment
0.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
26.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
20.5%
Secondary: Catholic
13.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
11.7%
Primary: Catholic
9.1%
Pre-school
8.2%
Secondary: Government
5.4%
Vocational Education
4.9%

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
95.2%
Has need for assistance
3.1%
Need for assistance not stated
1.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
122
Asthma
70
Heart disease
55
Arthritis
52
Diabetes
38
Cancer
34
Kidney disease
18
Stroke
14
Lung condition
10
Dementia
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.1% 205
Did not provide
87.9% 1,483

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
19.8% 334
Not a volunteer
80.2% 1,354

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.4% 40
Never served
97.6% 1,654

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.0%
1 child
10.4%
2 children
35.3%
3 children
23.2%
4 children
5.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
13
1961: 1970
28
1971: 1980
29
1981: 1990
54
1991: 2000
68
2001: 2010
183
2011: 2015
77
2016
20
2017
19
2018
8
2019
4
2020
11
2021
7

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

Population Mobility

10.8%
moved in the last year
37.7%
moved in the last 5 years
3.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
73.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,006
Moved from QLD
186
Moved: same area (SA2)
34
Moved from NSW
12
Moved from NT
5
Moved from ACT
4
Moved from overseas
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.3%
5: 14 hours
31.6%
15: 29 hours
15.6%
30+ hours
10.9%
Did not do domestic work
17.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
90.3%
Step family: no other children
6.2%
Blended family: no other children
2.5%
Intact family: other children present
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Gumdale

The closest suburb to Gumdale is Wakerley, 1.3 km away.

Wakerley
1.3 km away · income $1,199/wk · rent $510/wk
Belmont (Qld)
2.5 km away · income $949/wk · rent $460/wk
Chandler (Qld)
2.9 km away · income $944/wk · rent $368/wk
Manly West
3.4 km away · income $897/wk · rent $430/wk
Tingalpa
3.6 km away · income $937/wk · rent $420/wk
Lota
4.1 km away · income $930/wk · rent $415/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gumdale

What is the population of Gumdale QLD?

The population of Gumdale QLD is 2,298 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 416 people per km². Gumdale is ranked #2,831 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gumdale?

The median personal income in Gumdale QLD is $1,164 per week, or $60,528 per year. The median household income is $3,405 per week. Family income is $3,429 per week. Gumdale is ranked #513 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gumdale?

Median rent in Gumdale QLD is $585 per week ($2,535 per month). Rent represents 17.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Gumdale ranks #273 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gumdale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gumdale QLD is $2,669. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gumdale?

The median age in Gumdale QLD is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gumdale a good suburb to live in?

Gumdale is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,298. The median income is $1,164/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.2% 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: 31266. All dollar figures in AUD.