Gainsford at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
32
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Gainsford.
The postcode for Gainsford is 4702 (QLD).
Gainsford (4702) sits in the Rockhampton region of Queensland.
Gainsford has roughly 32 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Gainsford scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gainsford's population at 32, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy (44% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (56% family, 0% lone person).
Population
32
Median age
49
Family households
56%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$281/wk
Owner occupied
44%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
32
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Rockhampton Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
22,105
total offences in 2026 across the Rockhampton Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gainsford.
Local schools for Gainsford
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Duaringa State School
Gogango State School
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Frequently asked
About Gainsford.
- What is the Gainsford postcode?
- Gainsford is in the 4702 postcode, in QLD, in the Rockhampton Regional Council region.
- Where is Gainsford?
- Gainsford is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4702, in the Rockhampton Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gainsford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $281.
- What schools are in Gainsford?
- There are 2 schools serving Gainsford on this page, including Duaringa State School, Gogango State School.
- How walkable is Gainsford?
- Gainsford has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gainsford?
- Gainsford is close to Boolburra, Duaringa, Wallaroo, Barnard, Coomoo.
- What is the population of Gainsford?
- The population of Gainsford is approximately 32 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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