The Gums Demographics (QLD) Local Stats

The Gums (4406) is a suburb of Western, South Western, Queensland. It is about 281 kms from QLD's capital city of Brisbane. The Gums is in the federal electorate of Maranoa.

In the 2006 Census the population of The Gums is 170 and is comprised of 55% males and 45% females.

The median/average age of the The Gums population is 34 years of age, 3 years below the Australian average.

The country of birth of people living in The Gums is 86.4% Australia, 3% New Zealand.

89.3% of people speak English as their first language, 1.8% speak Kalaw Kawaw Ya/Kalaw Lagaw Ya.

The religious make up of The Gums is 24.3% Anglican, 19.5% Catholic, 16.6% Uniting Church, 7.7% Christian, nfd, 5.3% No Religion.

56.3% of people are married, 17.5% have never married and 13.5% are separated or divorced. There are 13 widowed people living in The Gums.

68.4% of the people living in The Gums are employed full time, while 26.6% are employed on a part time basis. The Gums has a below average unemployment rate of 0% and 35 people are not part of the labour force.

The average individual income is $311.00 per week and the average household income is $634.00 per week.

The average rent in The Gums is $0 per week and the average mortgage repayment is $867 per month. 36.4% are fully owned, and 10.6% are in the process of being purchased by home loan mortgage. 36.4% of homes are rented.

Check out FY 2013 Tax Stats for The Gums postcode 4406