Gairloch at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
31
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Gairloch.
The postcode for Gairloch is 4850 (QLD).
Gairloch (4850) sits in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region of Queensland.
Gairloch has roughly 31 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Gairloch 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.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1036mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Townsville Aero station, 15.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gairloch's population at 31, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
31
Median age
59
Family households
85%
Lone person
23%
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$185/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
31
Median age: 59
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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 Gairloch.
Local schools for Gairloch
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Government School Catchment
Victoria Plantation State School
Macknade State School
Ingham State High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1036 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
13.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Gairloch.
- What is the Gairloch postcode?
- Gairloch is in the 4850 postcode, in QLD, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
- Where is Gairloch?
- Gairloch is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4850, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
- What is the average rent in Gairloch?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $185.
- What schools are in Gairloch?
- There are 8 schools serving Gairloch on this page, including Hinchinbrook Christian School, Victoria Plantation State School, Macknade State School.
- How walkable is Gairloch?
- Gairloch has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gairloch?
- Gairloch is close to Foresthome, Bemerside, Victoria Plantation, Ingham, Cordelia.
- What is the population of Gairloch?
- The population of Gairloch is approximately 31 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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Sources cited
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