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QLD · Brisbane Council
Gaythorne, 4051
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,408
Growth (1 yr)
+1.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.6%
Median age
33
Median income
$1,759/wk
Employment rate
68.7%
Languages at home
13%non-English
Most common: Nepali, Spanish, Portuguese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Gaythorne is a lively inner mid-sized suburb with dining, shopping and leisure options right on the doorstep. Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with plenty of young families in the mix. Education outcomes and school provision stand out relative to comparable suburbs.
Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses and trains covering longer trips across the wider area.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. The suburb still has an emerging character, as newer residents settle in and local identity forms.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer compared with similar metro suburbs, though safety, plus community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Gaythorne snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$650/wk
Population (ERP)
3,408
+1.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#25
among Metro Brisbane · Emerging
Safety
37th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
53rd
percentile in QLD
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
80th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 53.5/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 26% of Queensland's suburbs
- National rank
- 1728th in Australia
- State rank
- 394th in QLD
- Peer rank
- #25 among Metro Brisbane · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #228 among Metro Brisbane suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Mar 2026)
- $650
Median weekly rent from Queensland RTA rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- RTA bond statistics — Residential Tenancies Authority (Queensland) · Mar 2026 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
3,408(June 2025)
+1.2% annual · +7.6% over 5 years · 53th percentile in QLD
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.2%
- 5-year growth
- +7.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +41
- Change in 5 years
- +242
- Growth rank in QLD
- 53th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,700), extrapolated at +1.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 3,158
- Median age
- 33
- Median household income / week
- $1,759
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 121 of 1,548
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,842
- Employment rate
- 68.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 552 / 242 / 633
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
- 123
- Against the person
- 14
- Against property
- 70
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 36.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 226 residents
- State safety percentile
- 36.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate, partial year)
- -10.1%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage59
- Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)379
- Traffic And Related Offences103
- Unlawful Entry115
- Drug Offences212
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- QPS Online Crime Map — Queensland Police Service · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Calendar-year aggregates
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 9
- Median school ICSEA (9 schools)
- 1,084
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 80th
School list
- Mt Maria CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1084 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 1,167 students · Top SEA quarter 32% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Hillbrook Anglican SchoolSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 1174 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 895 students · Top SEA quarter 72% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Mitchelton Special SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1014 · 53th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 78 students · Top SEA quarter 23% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Our Lady of Dolours SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1133 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 159 students · Top SEA quarter 53% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Our Lady of the Assumption SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1104 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 303 students · Top SEA quarter 41% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Enoggera State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1128 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 390 students · Top SEA quarter 52% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Mitchelton State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1062 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 537 students · Top SEA quarter 33% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Mitchelton State High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 990 · 42th percentile · LBOTE 20% · 712 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Everton Park State High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1001 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 482 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Enoggera Early EducationPickering Streetkindergarten
- Gaythorne Community Kindergartenchildcare
- childcarechildcare
- childcarechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
13 public transport stops in this suburb
- Gaythorne Rd at Church, stop 5
- Grays Rd near Newman St
- Grays Rd near Newman St
- Taylors Rd at Gray Rd, stop 9/7
- Taylors Rd at Taylors A, stop 7
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
113 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 2 cafes · 2 fast food · 1 places of worship · 2 playgrounds · 29 swimming pools · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Decent local green space — 4 parks in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 13 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 32 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.63
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.58
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.27
Food & drink(5)
- Grub StreetCafe
Unit 1 440 Samford Road, Gaythorne
- Jillz CateringCafe
Unit 4 2 Gaythorne Road
- Domino'sFast food
Unit 1 399 Samford Road, Gaythorne
- Fast food
- Amazing Thai BrisbaneRestaurant
Unit 5 6 Gaythorne Road
Shopping(1)
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
399 Samford Road, Gaythorne
Community(5)
- Childcare (2)
- Gaythorne Community KindergartenChildcare
- Enoggera Early EducationKindergarten
238 Pickering Street, Gaythorne
- Mt Maria College - Junior Playing FieldsSchool
Health & services(1)
- Samford Road Day HospitalClinic
383-391 Samford Road, Gaythorne
Sport & outdoors(36)
- Bliss Street Park (no. 39)Park
- Brookside ParkPark
Gaythorne
- John French Memorial ParkPark
- Park
- Playground (2)
- Mt Maria College Sports FieldSports field
107 Lade Street, Gaythorne
- Swimming pool (29)
Transport(8)
6 bus stops · 2 train stations
Other(31)
- Bbq
- Bench (2)
- Everybody eBikesBicycle
Unit 6 51 Prospect Road, Gaythorne
- Bicycle Parking
- Drinking water (2)
- Garden (3)
- Glow, The SalonHairdresser
Unit 2 404 Samford Road, Gaythorne
- Mr G BarbershopHairdresser
418 Samford Road, Gaythorne
- Poschmann HairHairdresser
418 Samford Road
- Exclusiv Kitchens & BathroomsKitchen
Unit 2 440 Samford Road, Gaythorne
- Massage TherapyMassage
Unit 2 454 Samford Road, Gaythorne
- The Military WorkshopModel
438A Samford Road
- 7-ElevenParking
- Gaythorne park 'n' rideParking
- Queensland Baptists CentreParking
- Samford Road Day HospitalParking
- Parking Space (22)
- 7-ElevenPetrol station
399 Samford Road, Gaythorne
- Pain Be GonePhysiotherapist
404A Samford Road, Gaythorne
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsPlace of worship
81 Gaythorne Road
- Shelter
- Regent TailorsTailor
Unit 6 460 Samford Road, Gaythorne
- TelstraTelephone
- M14 TobacconistTobacco
404 Samford Road, Gaythorne
- Track
- Vacant
Unit 1 454 Samford Road, Gaythorne
- Vacant
Unit 4 454 Samford Road, Gaythorne
- Vacant
Unit 7 460 Samford Road, Gaythorne
- 7-ElevenVending machine
- Mallers Bike Sales and TradeYes
Unit 5 454 Samford Road, Gaythorne
- Yes (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bliss Street Park (no. 39)Park
- Brookside ParkPark
- John French Memorial ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
81 Gaythorne Road
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Evolve Therapeutic Services (1.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Pain Be GoneSamford RoadPhysiotherapist
- Samford Road Day HospitalSamford RoadClinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 85
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 24.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 28° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 493 mm · ~62 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 343 mm · ~43 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 144 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 249 mm · ~31 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Ryan
- Member of Parliament
- Elizabeth WATSON-BROWN (The Greens)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 114,860
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 42.2%Labor 57.8%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.6 km away).
Coalition 33.5%Labor 66.5%
8.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +8.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Mitchelton EastLabor 66.5% · Coalition 33.5% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- MitcheltonLabor 65.6% · Coalition 34.4% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Enoggera (Ryan)Labor 65.4% · Coalition 34.6% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- Ashgrove North (Ryan)Labor 63.8% · Coalition 36.2% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
- Oxford ParkLabor 71.5% · Coalition 28.5% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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