Gailes

QLD 4300 • Greater Brisbane

1,831
Population (2021)
$29,692
Median Income
1.23 km²
Area
53m
Elevation

About Gailes

Gailes is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Queensland, located within the Ipswich (City) area. With a population of 1,831 and a median income of $29,692, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.23 km² at an elevation of 53m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Brisbane.

Part of Greater Brisbane, the suburb enjoys a subtropical climate and relaxed Queensland lifestyle. Residents have access to local amenities, parks, and good transport connections to the CBD. Gailes offers an attractive blend of urban convenience and laid-back living.

Gailes falls under postcode 4300 and is governed by Ipswich Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Jordan electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4300
Urban Area
Ipswich
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.61°, 152.92°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
1.23 km²
Elevation
53m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$290
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,213
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
35 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,828
Census 2021
1,831
0.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$24,752
Income 2021
$29,692
20.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,153
Born Overseas 505

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 109
  • 2. Samoa 59
  • 3. England 53
  • 4. Vietnam 39
  • 5. Philippines 18
  • 6. Fiji 15
  • 7. Malaysia 10
  • 8. China 9
  • 9. Germany 8
  • 10. South Africa 8
  • 11. India 7
  • 12. Indonesia 6
  • 13. Netherlands 6
  • 14. Scotland 6
  • 15. Taiwan 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 569
Australian 476
Irish 139
Samoan 126
Scottish 113
Australian Aboriginal 111
German 108
Vietnamese 79
Chinese 51
Filipino 32

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

761
Both parents born in Australia
692
Both parents born overseas
182
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
43.6%
No Religion
37.9%
Buddhism
2.7%
Islam
1.6%
Hinduism
0.5%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
117 (6.4%)
5-14 years
270 (14.7%)
15-19 years
120 (6.6%)
20-24 years
129 (7.0%)
25-34 years
271 (14.8%)
35-44 years
232 (12.7%)
45-54 years
253 (13.8%)
55-64 years
209 (11.4%)
65-74 years
146 (8.0%)
75-84 years
70 (3.8%)
85+ years
16 (0.9%)

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