Scenic Rim Regional Council
Gilston
Gilston at a glance
Median house
$478,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$302,400
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,669
Median age 35
About
Welcome to Gilston.
Gilston is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$478,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $302,400.
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
$478,000
Sales data pending
$302,400
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
2,669
Median age: 35
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20264.68%
Based on $478,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20269.29%
Based on $302,400 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202681%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
2,669
Median age
35
Family households
91%
Lone person
7%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
2,005
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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 median house price in Gilston?
- The median house price in Gilston, QLD 4211 is $478,000. The median unit price is $302,400. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Gilston postcode?
- Gilston is in the 4211 postcode, in QLD, 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?
- Gilston has approximately 2,669 residents. 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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