Gumdale

Gumdale has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, Gumdale's population is estimated at around 2,375. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,298 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,371 following examination of ABS data released in June 2024 and six additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 429 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 54.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Projections indicate a decline in overall population by 54 persons by 2041. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group projected to expand by 59 people.

The level of residential development activity in Gumdale is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Gumdale shows approximately 3 dwellings receiving development approval each year. Over the past 5 financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 15 homes were approved, with an additional 1 approved so far in FY26. The average new residents per new home over these years is about 0.9, indicating that supply meets or exceeds demand.

The average construction cost value of new dwellings is $1,091,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This financial year has seen $9.1 million in commercial approvals, reflecting Gumdale's primarily residential nature.

Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low density character and appealing to families seeking space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 948 people, indicating a quiet development environment with stable or declining population forecasts, potentially reducing housing pressure and creating favourable buying conditions for buyers in Gumdale.

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

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified five key projects impacting the area: Greenslopes Private Hospital expansion, Wakerley Specialist Centre development, Brisbane Aquatic Centre upgrades (commencing 2015), Wakerley Park Residential Estate construction (starting 2016), and Wakerley Gardens Estate development.

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The exceptional employment performance in Gumdale places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Gumdale has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 0.7% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 6.5%. As of September 2025, 1,490 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 3.3% lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%.

Workforce participation was higher at 82.2% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. Home working was high at 26.9%, though Covid-19 impacts should be considered. Leading industries were construction, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance. Construction employment was 1.5 times the regional level but health care & social assistance was under-represented at 11.7% compared to Greater Brisbane's 16.1%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment levels increased by 6.5%, labour force by 6.1%, and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points. Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8% with unemployment falling 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia suggest Gumdale's employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Gumdale's employment mix.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The median taxpayer income in Gumdale is $74,485, with an average of $104,135, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $81,866 and an average of $114,455, based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since the financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census figures, incomes in Gumdale rank highly nationally, with household, family, and personal incomes between the 89th and 99th percentiles. The $4000+ income bracket dominates with 40.9% of residents (971 people), differing from the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category is predominant at 33.3%. A substantial proportion of high earners (59.0%) indicates strong economic capacity throughout the suburb. After housing costs, residents retain 88.5% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

Gumdale's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consists of 99.3% houses and 0.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gumdale stands at 36.3%, with mortgaged properties at 56.0% and rented ones at 7.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,669, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Gumdale is $585, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Gumdale's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Gumdale features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 93.5% of all households, including 59.1% couples with children, 22.8% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for 6.5%, consisting of lone person households at 5.2% and group households at 1.0%. The median household size is 3.4 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Gumdale shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Gumdale is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. As of 2016, 37.9% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 23.7% in the SA4 region and 25.7% in Queensland. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 26.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 30.0% of residents holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 18.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 36.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of 2016. This includes 13.8% in primary education, 11.6% in secondary education, and 6.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Gumdale has 14 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that together facilitate 161 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents living an average of 430 meters from the nearest stop. Most Gumdale residents commute outside the area, and cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 91%. On average, there are 2.2 vehicles per dwelling in Gumdale, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 26.9% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 23 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 11 weekly trips per individual stop.

Gumdale's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Gumdale's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Approximately 68% of Gumdale's total population (1,625 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Brisbane's 55.8%.

Nationally, the average is 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in Gumdale are asthma and arthritis, affecting 6.1 and 5.3% of residents respectively. 78.6% of residents report being completely free of medical ailments, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Gumdale has 13.5% of residents aged 65 and over (320 people), lower than Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. Health outcomes among seniors in Gumdale are strong and align with national rankings for the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Gumdale was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Gumdale's cultural diversity was found to be above average, with 24.1% of its population born overseas and 15.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the main religion in Gumdale, comprising 61.1% of people, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups were English (27.1%), Australian (24.9%), and Irish (8.4%).

Notably, South African representation was higher at 1.6%, compared to the regional average of 0.6%. Dutch representation was also higher at 2.0% versus 1.2%, as was New Zealand representation at 1.1% compared to 1.0%.

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

Gumdale's median age is 38 years, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 36 but equal to Australia's national median age of 38 years. The 5-14 age group makes up 19.4% of Gumdale's population, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's figure and significantly above the national average of 12.1%. Meanwhile, the 25-34 age cohort comprises only 4.6% of Gumdale's population. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 2.8% to 4.3% of the population, while the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 6.6% to 4.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Gumdale's age structure. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 45 people, reaching 148 from the current figure of 102, a 45% increase. This aging population trend is evident with those aged 65 and above contributing to 71% of the projected growth in Gumdale's population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 and 25 to 34 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines in the coming years.