Gunalda, QLD 4570 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Gunalda is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4570, home to 426 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Fraser Coast local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 152 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 426
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $893 /week
- Median personal income
- $453 /week
- Median family income
- $1,100 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Gympie
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Wide Bay
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Longman
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,096
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Gunalda State School
- Theebine State School
- Glenwood State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 3 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 96.5% of the 258 resolvable premises in Gunalda. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 96.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 5,183 across the Gympie LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 17% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 2,491 theft, 676 drug offences, 526 break-ins.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gunalda?
Gunalda (QLD 4570) had 426 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 55. It sits within the Gympie local government area.
What is the median rent in Gunalda?
The median advertised rent in Gunalda is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Gunalda?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Gunalda covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gunalda State School (0.7 km), Theebine State School (4.8 km), Glenwood State School (5.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gunalda?
Gunalda is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (96.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Gunalda?
Across the surrounding area, 5,183 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (2,491), drug offences (676), break-ins (526). 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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