Gootchie at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
96
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Gootchie.
The postcode for Gootchie is 4650 (QLD).
Gootchie (4650) sits in the Gympie region of Queensland.
Gootchie has roughly 96 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Gootchie 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gootchie's population at 96, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
96
Median age
57
Family households
63%
Lone person
20%
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)
$255/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$278/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
96
Median age: 57
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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 Gympie 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.
7,175
total offences in 2026 across the Gympie 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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gootchie.
Local schools for Gootchie
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Gundiah State School
Glenwood State School
Bauple State School
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Frequently asked
About Gootchie.
- What is the Gootchie postcode?
- Gootchie is in the 4650 postcode, in QLD, in the Gympie Regional Council region.
- Where is Gootchie?
- Gootchie is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4650, in the Gympie Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gootchie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $255, for units it's $278.
- What schools are in Gootchie?
- There are 6 schools serving Gootchie on this page, including Gundiah State School, Glenwood State School, Bauple State School.
- How walkable is Gootchie?
- Gootchie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gootchie?
- Gootchie is close to Glenwood, Kanigan, Paterson, Gundiah, Bauple.
- What is the population of Gootchie?
- The population of Gootchie is approximately 96 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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