Gilberton (Gold Coast - Qld)
QLDGilberton (Gold Coast - Qld) is a growing suburb in QLD with 31 residents.
- SAL code
- 31120
- SA2
- 309071254
- Population
- 31
- LGA
- Gold Coast
Gilberton (Gold Coast - Qld), QLD had 31 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 27.6% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 55-64 years, and the median age sits at 50. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $0 a month. The largest tenure type is rented at 85.7%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 100.0% of the suburb's housing stock. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?31
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+27.6%
3yr: +13.8% · 10yr: +55.6%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$850/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
50
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?6/10
SA2 · middle-range
Unemployment
?2.6%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
No data for this suburb
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?859
Gold Coast · Feb 2026
Median House Sale Price
state Valuer-General sale price data not yet loaded for QLD
Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from QLD police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Jacobs Well - Alberton (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Gilberton (Gold Coast - Qld) suburb alone is ~31 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 2,508 to 5,608 over 24 years, averaging 3.4% per year.
Government school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for QLD.
Source when available: QLD Department of Education — QSpatial State School Catchment Areas.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Almost entirely detached houses (100%), rental-heavy (85.7% renting), built for families (100% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
QLD 33%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
Source: QLD QRA Bushfire Prone Area
As of Apr 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Flood risk
Source: QLD Local Government Flood Planning Areas
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
4 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RURAL | RURALRural | 88.6% | 7.80 km² |
| HIGH IMPACT INDUSTRY | HIGH IMPACT INDUSTRYIndustrial | 3.0% | 0.26 km² |
| OPEN SPACE | OPEN SPACEparks | 2.2% | 0.20 km² |
| CONSERVATION | CONSERVATIONEnvironmental | 0.5% | 0.04 km² |
Source: QLD DSDILGP Local Government Planning Scheme Zones (ZONE_QLD/2026-05-12/be11464ce5af1cd4) · As of May 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.