Gulliver (Qld)

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Drawing from ABS population statistics for the surrounding region and address registries verified by Districts subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Gulliver has an estimated residency of 3,096 individuals as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 212 people (7.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the head count stood at 2,884 people. This shift is calculated from the local population of 3,096, which Districts assessed using the ABS June 2025 release of estimated resident population statistics alongside 26 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. Such a population size translates to a density of 1,691 persons per square kilometer, a figure that exceeds the typical density found in other Australian areas studied by Districts. The suburb of Gulliver recorded a 7.4% expansion rate since the 2021 census, outpacing the wider SA4 region (7.1%) to establish itself as a regional growth frontrunner. This population rise was chiefly supported by natural increase, which was responsible for roughly 63.0% of the overall population rise in recent times.

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The suburb of Gulliver possesses a skilled labor pool, showing solid numbers in key public service sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 9.1% based on Districts compilation of regional statistics. In March 2026, 1,385 local residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 5.2% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, indicating room for labor market progress, and the participation rate was somewhat low at 59.7% compared to 64.3% across Regional Qld. Census records indicate that a minor 4.8% of workers performed their duties from home, though the influence of COVID-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.

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The suburb of Gulliver has a median taxpayer income of $53,159 and an average of $62,488, based on the most recent postcode ATO statistics compiled by Districts for financial year 2023. These earnings fall below national benchmarks, contrasting with a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates point to roughly $59,198 (median) and $69,587 (average) as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Gulliver are relatively modest, placing between the 23rd and 34th percentiles. The largest income group consists of 31.9% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (987 residents), mirroring the wider region where this segment accounts for 31.7%. Residents retain of their income after housing costs, though this is only in the th percentile nationwide.

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The residential landscape in the suburb of Gulliver at the time of the latest Census consisted of 88.8% detached houses and 11.2% alternative structures (semi-detached, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to Regional Qld where houses made up 76.4% and other formats comprised 23.6%. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Gulliver lagged slightly behind Regional Qld at 30.3%, with the remaining properties being held with a mortgage (36.5%) or occupied by tenants (33.2%). The median monthly home loan payment was notably lower than the Regional Qld average at $1,300, while the median weekly rent stood at $270, compared to regional figures of $1,655 and $345 respectively. Nationwide, mortgage costs in the suburb of Gulliver are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels sit well below the national median of $375.

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Families comprise the majority of households at 63.6%, consisting of 21.8% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 15.3% single parent arrangements. Non-family living situations account for the remaining 36.4%, with single-person households at 32.4% and group shared homes at 3.9%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly lower than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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The community faces obstacles in educational attainment, with university completion rates (17.6%) running far below the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents a clear challenge as well as a chance for focused educational investment. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 12.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.2%) and certificates (32.1%).

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Public transit statistics show 17 transit stops operating in the suburb of Gulliver, consisting of bus services. These locations are connected by 3 separate routes, which combine to support 314 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is classified as outstanding, with residents living an average of 192 meters from the nearest stop. Given the residential character of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary choice for 94% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.2 per home, which sits below the regional standard. A relatively low 4.8% of the local workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 patterns.

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Health indicators point to significant challenges in the suburb of Gulliver, based on Districts analyses of death rates and chronic illness rates, with high rates of common conditions seen across both younger and older cohorts, while private health insurance rates are slightly behind the average SA2 region at approximately 52% of the population (~1,608 people).

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The suburb of Gulliver exhibits lower cultural diversity relative to typical national figures, with 87.6% of residents holding citizenship, 88.7% born within Australia, and 90.6% speaking only English at home. The predominant faith is Christianity, followed by 52.1% of the local population, which is comparable to the 52.2% recorded across Regional Qld.

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The median age of 39 years in the suburb of Gulliver is slightly younger than the Regional Qld average of 41, though it sits very close to the Australian median of 38 years. The demographic breakdown shows a high concentration of young adults aged 15 - 24 (13.9%), while the 65 - 74 bracket is smaller (9.3%) than the regional average. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age segment has expanded from 12.6% to 14.2% of the population. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 13.9% to 12.1%, and the 45 to 54 group declined from 13.0% to 11.4%. Projecting forward to demographic models show notable shifts in the local age profile. The to cohort is expected to grow steadily, rising by people () from to . Conversely, the to and to age brackets are projected to experience declines.

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Gulliver currently has an estimated 185 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 112 children aged 0-2 and 74 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 22% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 5% by 2041 (to approximately 195 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 304. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.2 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.