The Gums QLD

Postcode 4406 · Western Downs LGA

The Gums is a quiet locality in Queensland within the Western Downs local government area (postcode 4406). With a population of 165, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 45. Households earn a median income of $72K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are managers, labourers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median weekly rent is $125 (Census 2021). The median monthly mortgage repayment is $300.

The Gums is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 916, which is below the national average of 1,000. The crime rate in the Western Downs LGA is moderate at 6,885 incidents per 100,000 population.

SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education9/10
Economic8/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$125
POPULATION
165
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age45
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$1,375
Personal Income /wk$662
Mortgage /mth$300
CRIME (Western Downs LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,885
Total Incidents6,885
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA916
Total Students36
Government1
The Gums State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 916
Data: Year ending Dec 2026