Gatton at a glance
Median house
$450,000
Median unit
$330,000
Walk score
64
Somewhat walkable
Population
7,851
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Gatton.
The postcode for Gatton is 4343 (QLD).
The median house price in Gatton is $450,000.
Gatton (4343) sits in the Lockyer Valley region of Queensland. The median house here is $450,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Gatton has roughly 7,851 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Gatton scores 64/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gatton's population at 7,851, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (55% own, 41% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,851
Median age
33
Family households
64%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $450,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $330,000, roughly 27% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $90,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Gatton on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$450,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $330,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
55%
Renter occupied
41%
At a deeper level
$450,000
$330,000
7,851
Median age: 33
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 6.36% (median rent $550/wk against a $450,000 price tag). Units yield 6.30% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 41% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.36%
Based on $450,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.30%
Based on $330,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202655%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
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 Lockyer Valley 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.
5,760
total offences in 2026 across the Lockyer Valley 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.
64
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gatton.
Local schools for Gatton
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Government School Catchment
Gatton State School
Lockyer District State High School
Tent Hill Lower State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Gatton.
- What is the median house price in Gatton?
- The median house price in Gatton, QLD 4343 is $450,000. The median unit price is $330,000.
- What is the Gatton postcode?
- Gatton is in the 4343 postcode, in QLD, in the Lockyer Valley Regional Council region.
- Where is Gatton?
- Gatton is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4343, in the Lockyer Valley Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gatton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Gatton?
- There are 8 schools serving Gatton on this page, including Gatton State School, Lockyer District State High School, Peace Lutheran Primary School.
- How walkable is Gatton?
- Gatton has a Walk Score of 64 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gatton?
- Gatton is close to Lawes, Woodlands, Placid Hills, Lower Tenthill, Gatton College.
- What is the population of Gatton?
- The population of Gatton is approximately 7,851 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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Sources cited
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