The Gums, QLD 4406 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
The Gums is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4406, home to 165 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Goondiwindi local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 164 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 165
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,375 /week
- Median personal income
- $662 /week
- Median family income
- $1,625 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Western Downs
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Darling Downs - Maranoa
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Maranoa
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $125 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $300
- Rent share of household income
- 9%
Schools
- The Gums State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 4 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 54.7% of the 150 resolvable premises in The Gums. 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: 45.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 54.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,055 across the Western Downs LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,533 theft, 894 drug offences, 500 violent offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of The Gums?
The Gums (QLD 4406) had 165 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Western Downs local government area.
What is the median rent in The Gums?
The median advertised rent in The Gums is $125/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in The Gums?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near The Gums covering government sectors. Nearest include: The Gums State School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in The Gums?
The Gums is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (54.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is The Gums?
Across the surrounding area, 4,055 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,533), drug offences (894), violent (500). 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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