Gunalda at a glance
Population
426
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Gunalda.
The postcode for Gunalda is 4570 (QLD).
Gunalda (4570) sits in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland.
Gunalda has roughly 426 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gunalda's population at 426, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
426
Median age
55
Family households
65%
Lone person
32%
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)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
426
Median age: 55
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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 Fraser Coast 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.
14,778
total offences in 2026 across the Fraser Coast 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
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Gunalda.
Local schools for Gunalda
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Government School Catchment
Gunalda State School
Glenwood State School
Theebine State School
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Frequently asked
About Gunalda.
- What is the Gunalda postcode?
- Gunalda is in the 4570 postcode, in QLD, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- Where is Gunalda?
- Gunalda is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4570, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gunalda?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Gunalda?
- There are 10 schools serving Gunalda on this page, including Gunalda State School, Glenwood State School, Theebine State School.
- What suburbs are near Gunalda?
- Gunalda is close to Curra, Scotchy Pocket, Kanigan, Theebine, Anderleigh.
- What is the population of Gunalda?
- The population of Gunalda is approximately 426 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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