Gumlu, QLD 4805 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Gumlu is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4805, home to 124 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Whitsunday local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 950 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 124
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $1,062 /week
- Median personal income
- $762 /week
- Median family income
- $1,916 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Whitsunday
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Dawson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $176 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,042
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Gumlu State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 96.6% of the 29 resolvable premises in Gumlu. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fixed Wireless: 3.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 96.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,860 across the Whitsunday LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,750 theft, 1,325 drug offences, 679 violent offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gumlu?
Gumlu (QLD 4805) had 124 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Whitsunday local government area.
What is the median rent in Gumlu?
The median advertised rent in Gumlu is $176/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Gumlu?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Gumlu covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gumlu State School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gumlu?
Gumlu is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (96.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Gumlu?
Across the surrounding area, 4,860 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,750), drug offences (1,325), violent (679). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
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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