Gilston at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,669
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Gilston.
The postcode for Gilston is 4211 (QLD).
Gilston (4211) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.
Gilston has roughly 2,669 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Gilston 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gilston's population at 2,669, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (91% family households, 7% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,669
Median age
35
Family households
91%
Lone person
7%
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)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$540/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
2,669
Median age: 35
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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 Scenic Rim 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.
3,415
total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim 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.
0
0
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gilston.
Local schools for Gilston
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Government School Catchment
Gilston State School
William Duncan State School
Worongary 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 Gilston.
- What is the Gilston postcode?
- Gilston is in the 4211 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- Where is Gilston?
- Gilston is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4211, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gilston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $540.
- What schools are in Gilston?
- There are 20 schools serving Gilston on this page, including Gilston State School, William Duncan State School, Worongary State School.
- How walkable is Gilston?
- Gilston has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Gilston?
- Gilston is close to Highland Park, Advancetown, Worongary, Latimer, Pindari Hills.
- What is the population of Gilston?
- The population of Gilston is approximately 2,669 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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