Queensland · Postcode 4051
Gaythorne postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 7 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Gaythorne at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Gaythorne vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Gaythorne | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,759 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,842 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 33 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 4051 covers Gaythorne, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 7 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Brisbane Inner City region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Brisbane.
According to the 2021 Census, Gaythorne has a population of 3,158 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $1,759, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 79 (2.5% of residents).
Housing in Gaythorne includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,842, with 1,429 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 56.7% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Gaythorne scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Gaythorne is part of the Brisbane Inner - West statistical area in Queensland.
Gaythorne details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4051 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 3,158 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,759/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,033/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,842 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Population Density | 3413/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,429 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 79 (2.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -27.418 |
| Longitude | 152.983 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 7 km |
| Region (SA4) | Brisbane Inner City |
| Area (SA3) | Brisbane Inner - West |
| Local Government | Brisbane |
| Federal Electorate | Brisbane |
| State Electorate | Stafford |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 526 (16.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 444 (14.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,206 (38.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 676 (21.4%) |
| 65+ years | 309 (9.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 275 (8.7%) |
| Arthritis | 194 (6.1%) |
| Diabetes | 106 (3.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 105 (3.3%) |
| Cancer | 64 (2.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 55 (1.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 145 (10.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 694 (48.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 437 (30.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 144 (10.1%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.