Gilberton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
24.3k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Gilberton.
The postcode for Gilberton is 4208 (QLD).
Gilberton (4208) sits in the Gold Coast region of Queensland.
Gilberton has roughly 24,342 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Gilberton 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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gilberton's population at 24,342, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
24,342
Median age
34
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$445/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$378/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
24,342
Median age: 34
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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 Gold Coast City 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.
82,921
total offences in 2026 across the Gold Coast City 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 Gilberton.
Local schools for Gilberton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ormeau Woods State High School
Norfolk Village State School
Woongoolba State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Gilberton.
- What is the Gilberton postcode?
- Gilberton is in the 4208 postcode, in QLD, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- Where is Gilberton?
- Gilberton is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4208, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gilberton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $445, for units it's $378.
- What schools are in Gilberton?
- There are 20 schools serving Gilberton on this page, including Ormeau Woods State High School, Mother Teresa Primary School, Norfolk Village State School.
- How walkable is Gilberton?
- Gilberton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gilberton?
- Gilberton is close to Burnside, Stapylton, Yatala Dc, Yellow Wood, Alberton.
- What is the population of Gilberton?
- The population of Gilberton is approximately 24,342 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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