Gilston, QLD 4211 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Gilston is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4211, home to 2,669 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Scenic Rim local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 66 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,669
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $2,446 /week
- Median personal income
- $943 /week
- Median family income
- $2,436 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Gold Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Gold Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wright
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $540 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,172
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Gilston State School
- William Duncan State School
- Silkwood School (Mount Nathan)
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary School (Nerang)
- Worongary State School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops
- Worongary Rd near Gilston Rd hail 'n' ride
- Gilston Rd near Hinde Rd hail 'n' ride
- Worongary Rd near Kookaburra Dr hail 'n' ride
- Gilston Rd at Longhill Road
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 parks and reserves
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 64.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 63.1% of the 838 resolvable premises in Gilston. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 63.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 33.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 72,022 across the Gold Coast LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 36,038 theft, 11,810 drug offences, 7,093 violent offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gilston?
Gilston (QLD 4211) had 2,669 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Gold Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Gilston?
The median advertised rent in Gilston is $540/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Gilston?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Gilston covering government, independent, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Gilston State School (1.1 km), William Duncan State School (3.2 km), Silkwood School (Mount Nathan) (3.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gilston?
Gilston is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (63.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Gilston?
Across the surrounding area, 72,022 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (36,038), drug offences (11,810), violent (7,093). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Gilston?
In Gilston, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (64.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Gilston?
5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Gilston centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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