Gulliver

Gulliver has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Gulliver's population is estimated at around 3005 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 121 people (4.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2884 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2996, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1642 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Gulliver's 4.2% growth since census positions it within 2.7 percentage points of the SA4 region (6.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 63.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking at population projections moving forward, over this period, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to contract by 112 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 25 to 34 age group, which is projected to expand by 83 people.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Gulliver, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Gulliver averaged approximately 3 approvals per year for new developments over the past five years, totalling 18. This low development activity reflects the rural nature of the area, where housing needs are typically specific and local rather than driven by broad market demand. The small sample size means individual projects can significantly influence annual growth statistics.

Gulliver's development levels are substantially lower than those in the rest of Queensland and below national averages. Recent construction comprises 33.0% standalone homes and 67.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 89.0% houses. This change reflects decreasing developable sites and evolving lifestyles requiring more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 991 people per dwelling approval, Gulliver's market is highly mature. Given the expected stable or declining population, pressure on housing in Gulliver should remain relatively low, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

With population expected to remain stable or decline, Gulliver should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Gulliver has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three major projects that could impact this region. Key projects are Harris Crossing Estate, Eden Park Estate, Sanctum Estate, and Army Aviation Program of Works - RAAF Base Townsville. The following list details those most relevant:.

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The labour market performance in Gulliver lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Gulliver's workforce comprises skilled individuals with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate, as of September 2025, stands at 8.8%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

In Gulliver, 1,363 residents are currently employed while the unemployment rate is 4.8% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Gulliver is somewhat lower, at 57.0%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, public administration & safety has a higher employment share in Gulliver, at 1.7 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 0.2% of Gulliver's workforce compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force increased by 0.5% while employment declined by 2.0%, causing a rise in unemployment rate of 2.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld experienced employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with an unemployment rate increase of just 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that while national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Gulliver's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that in Gulliver, median income is $53,159 and average income is $62,488. This is lower than the Rest of Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. By September 2025, estimated median income in Gulliver would be approximately $58,427 and average income $68,681, based on a 9.91% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Gulliver rank modestly, between the 23rd and 34th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income analysis reveals that 31.9% of locals (958 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, similar to the surrounding region where 31.7% occupy this range. After housing costs, 85.2% of income remains, ranking at the 25th percentile nationally.

Gulliver is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Gulliver, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 88.8% houses and 11.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Qld's 81.3% houses and 18.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gulliver was 30.3%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (36.5%) or rented (33.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, below Non-Metro Qld's average at $1,517 and the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Gulliver was $270, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $305 and the national figure of $375.

Gulliver features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 63.6% of all households, including 21.8% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 15.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 36.4%, with lone person households at 32.4% and group households comprising 3.9%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Gulliver fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 17.6%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common among qualified residents at 12.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (8.2%) and certificates (32.1%). Educational participation is high, with 33.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 12.9% in secondary, 10.1% in primary, and 4.3% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.9% in secondary education, 10.1% in primary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Gulliver's public transport analysis shows 17 active stops in operation, offering a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 3 distinct routes, collectively facilitating 314 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically situated 192 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 44 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 18 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Gulliver is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Gulliver, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover stands at approximately 52% of the total population (~1,561 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 10.5% and 9.4% of residents respectively. About 63.4% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.8% in Rest of Qld. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.3% (519 people), compared to 14.9% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges broadly similar to those of the general population.

Gulliver ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Gulliver's population showed low cultural diversity, with 87.6% being citizens, 88.7% born in Australia, and 90.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, accounting for 52.1%, slightly lower than the regional average of 52.7%. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (28.0%), English (26.2%), and Irish (9.1%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation was higher in Gulliver at 5.9% compared to the regional 5.0%, while French and Hungarian representations were also slightly higher at 0.6% and 0.3% respectively.

Gulliver's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Gulliver is 39 years, which is lower than the Rest of Qld average of 41 but close to the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 15-24 are prominent at 14.0%, while those aged 65-74 are smaller in number at 8.7% compared to Rest of Qld. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has grown from 12.6% to 14.0%, and the 15-24 cohort increased from 12.9% to 14.0%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort declined from 13.9% to 12.3%, and the 45-54 group dropped from 13.0% to 11.9%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections show that the 25-34 age cohort is expected to increase by 63 people (15%) from 420 to 484. Meanwhile, both the 45-54 and 55-64 age groups are projected to decrease in number.