Gilbert River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
32
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Gilbert River.
The postcode for Gilbert River is 4871 (QLD).
Gilbert River (4871) sits in the Carpentaria region of Queensland.
Gilbert River has roughly 32 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Gilbert River 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gilbert River's population at 32, with a median age of 51. 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. Lone-person households are notable here (36%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
32
Median age
51
Family households
36%
Lone person
36%
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)
$170/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$145/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
32
Median age: 51
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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 Carpentaria Shire 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.
1,289
total offences in 2026 across the Carpentaria Shire 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 Gilbert River.
Frequently asked
About Gilbert River.
- What is the Gilbert River postcode?
- Gilbert River is in the 4871 postcode, in QLD, in the Carpentaria Shire Council region.
- Where is Gilbert River?
- Gilbert River is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4871, in the Carpentaria Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gilbert River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $170, for units it's $145.
- How walkable is Gilbert River?
- Gilbert River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gilbert River?
- Gilbert River is close to Croydon, Gununa, Esmeralda, Northhead, Gununa.
- What is the population of Gilbert River?
- The population of Gilbert River is approximately 32 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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