The Gums at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
165
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about The Gums.
The postcode for The Gums is 4406 (QLD).
The Gums (4406) sits in the Goondiwindi region of Queensland.
The Gums has roughly 165 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
The Gums 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 3 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Gums's population at 165, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
165
Median age
45
Family households
75%
Lone person
25%
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)
$210/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$125/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
165
Median age: 45
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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 Goondiwindi 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.
2,315
total offences in 2026 across the Goondiwindi 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 The Gums.
Local schools for The Gums
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
The Gums State School
Hannaford State School
Tara Shire State College
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Frequently asked
About The Gums.
- What is the The Gums postcode?
- The Gums is in the 4406 postcode, in QLD, in the Goondiwindi region.
- Where is The Gums?
- The Gums is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4406, in the Goondiwindi region.
- What is the average rent in The Gums?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $210, for units it's $125.
- What schools are in The Gums?
- There are 5 schools serving The Gums on this page, including The Gums State School, Hannaford State School, Tara Shire State College.
- How walkable is The Gums?
- The Gums has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near The Gums?
- The Gums is close to Hannaford, Tara, Meandarra, Barramornie, Sunnyside.
- What is the population of The Gums?
- The population of The Gums is approximately 165 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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