Rockhampton Regional Council

Gainsford

QLD4702

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.

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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

Median House PriceSource: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

$440,000

Median Unit PriceSource: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

$246,960

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

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 2026

3.90%

Based on $440,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

5.92%

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 2026

44%

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.

Offence Summary

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

Other Offences2,619 (19.1%)
Offences Against Property1,702 (12.4%)
Drug Offences927 (6.8%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)791 (5.8%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order774 (5.7%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Gainsford.

Local schools for Gainsford

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Duaringa State School

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Gogango State School

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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.

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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