Gumlu at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
124
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Gumlu.
The postcode for Gumlu is 4805 (QLD).
Gumlu (4805) sits in the Whitsunday region of Queensland.
Gumlu has roughly 124 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Gumlu 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gumlu's population at 124, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (44%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
124
Median age
53
Family households
52%
Lone person
44%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$176/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
124
Median age: 53
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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 Whitsunday 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.
7,127
total offences in 2026 across the Whitsunday 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.
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Education
Schools in Gumlu.
Local schools for Gumlu
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Government School Catchment
Gumlu State School
Home Hill State High School
Home Hill State School
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Frequently asked
About Gumlu.
- What is the Gumlu postcode?
- Gumlu is in the 4805 postcode, in QLD, in the Whitsunday Regional Council region.
- Where is Gumlu?
- Gumlu is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4805, in the Whitsunday Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gumlu?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $176.
- What schools are in Gumlu?
- There are 6 schools serving Gumlu on this page, including Gumlu State School, Home Hill State High School, St Colman's Catholic School.
- How walkable is Gumlu?
- Gumlu has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gumlu?
- Gumlu is close to Wunjunga, Guthalungra, Wangaratta, Groper Creek, Keebah.
- What is the population of Gumlu?
- The population of Gumlu is approximately 124 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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