The Gums Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How The Gums Compares
The Gums vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | The Gums | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,375 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $125 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $300 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 45 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
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.
The Gums is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4406. It lies roughly 280 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Western Downs.
According to the 2021 Census, The Gums has a population of 165 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $1,375, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 8 (4.8% of residents).
Housing in The Gums includes a median weekly rent of $125, median monthly mortgage repayment of $300, with 53 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 86.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, The Gums scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
The Gums is served by The Gums State School.
The Gums is part of the Darling Downs - East statistical area in Queensland.
The Gums Details
| Postcode | 4406 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 165 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $662/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $125 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 1084.4 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 53 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (4.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -27.3361197 |
| Longitude | 150.1940706 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 280 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darling Downs - Maranoa |
| Area (SA3) | Darling Downs - East |
| Local Government | Western Downs |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 33 (20.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 18 (10.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 32 (19.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 61 (37.0%) |
| 65+ years | 26 (15.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 13 (7.9%) |
| Arthritis | 10 (6.1%) |
| Diabetes | 7 (4.2%) |
| Cancer | 6 (3.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (1.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 12 (23.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 23 (44.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 17 (32.7%) |
Schools in The Gums
Suburbs Near The Gums
Same Postcode (4406)
More The Gums Data
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.