Gilla
QLD 4314 • Queensland
About Gilla
Gilla is a small rural locality in South East Queensland, situated approximately 90 kilometres north-west of Brisbane in the Somerset region near Toogoolawah. The locality covers around 89 square kilometres of hinterland farming and bushland country. With a 2021 Census population of approximately 61 residents, Gilla is a very lightly settled agricultural area in the Esk district of the upper Brisbane River valley.
Toogoolawah, approximately 10 kilometres to the east, and the larger town of Esk, roughly 20 kilometres away, provide general services for the district including shops, schools, and medical facilities. The area is known for its scenic hinterland landscape, proximity to Lake Somerset, and the Somerset Dam recreational area. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves this locality.
Gilla falls under postcode 4314 and is governed by the Toowoomba Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wright, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4314
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4314 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4314; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular local bus service — N/A N/A
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Esk-Hampton Road and D'Aguilar Highway provide road access
No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Toogoolawah or Esk.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Toowoomba Local Government Area, which contains Gilla. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.