Moving to Gaven QLD 4211
What the official numbers say about living in Gaven — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $455 a week, against a median household income of $2,015 a week.
About 87% of homes are owner-occupied and 12% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Gaven grew 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,583 → 1,638 people).
Around 85% of households are families, averaging 3.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Hindi, Russian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Gaven scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (78% of workers), while 18% work from home.
Nearest train station: Helensvale, 3.2 km north.
Nearest light rail stop: Parkwood, 1.1 km east.
Nearest bus interchange: Soutport Transit Centre, 7.4 km east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Trees, 6.5 km north-east.
Nearest airport: Southport Flying Club, 4.9 km north-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 62 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 11 schools · 9 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 18 parks — see them all on the Gaven profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Pacific Pines State High School 2.2 km · Pacific Pines State School 2.3 km · Arundel State School 3.1 km · Jubilee State School 3.6 km · A. B. Paterson College 3.8 km · Nerang State School 3.8 km · Park Lake State School 3.9 km · Trinity Lutheran College 4 km
Groceries: Woolworths 1.5 km · Coles 1.8 km
Parks and reserves: Dog Training Area 1.3 km · Galapagos Park 1.3 km · Wajin Park 1.5 km · William Duckett White Park 1.7 km · Central Park 1.8 km · Driftwood Park 1.8 km · Christina Ryan Park 1.9 km · Atoli Park 2.2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Gaven, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Torresian Crow · Noisy Miner · Australian White Ibis · Pacific Black Duck · Magpie-lark.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Gaven, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaven here | 1,638 | — | 6/10 | 63% |
| Pacific Pines | 16,664 | — | 7/10 | 34% |
| Parkwood | 8,837 | — | 7/10 | 26% |
| Arundel | 11,171 | — | 6/10 | 33% |
| Molendinar | 6,450 | — | 6/10 | 28% |
| Nerang | 17,048 | — | 3/10 | 67% |
| Helensvale | 18,949 | — | 8/10 | 36% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Gold Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Fadden — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4211 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Gaven profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $455 a week, and about 12% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,583 people to 1,638. It sits about 62 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Helensvale station is roughly 3.2 km away. Local government is Gold Coast council, and the federal seat is Fadden.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Gaven vs Mount Nathan · Gaven vs Gilston.
Nearby guides: Pacific Pines · Parkwood · Arundel · Molendinar · Nerang · Helensvale.
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