Rockhampton Regional Council
Gainsford
Gainsford at a glance
Median house
$440,000
Median unit
$246,960
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
32
Median age 49
About
Welcome to Gainsford.
Gainsford (4702) sits in the Rockhampton region of Queensland. The median house here is $440,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
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.
Houses change hands at $440,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $246,960, roughly 44% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $88,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Gainsford on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$440,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $246,960.
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
$440,000
$246,960
32
Median age: 49
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.90% (median rent $330/wk against a $440,000 price tag). Units yield 5.92% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20263.90%
Based on $440,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20265.92%
Based on $246,960 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202644%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
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
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.
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.
13,695
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
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Gainsford.
- What is the median house price in Gainsford?
- The median house price in Gainsford, QLD 4702 is $440,000. The median unit price is $246,960. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Gainsford postcode?
- Gainsford is in the 4702 postcode, in QLD, 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?
- Gainsford has approximately 32 residents. 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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