Moving to Gin Gin QLD 4671
What the official numbers say about living in Gin Gin — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $250 a week, against a median household income of $904 a week.
About 62% of homes are owner-occupied and 36% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Gin Gin shrank 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,190 → 1,139 people).
Around 58% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Filipino, Arabic, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Gin Gin scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (74% of workers), while 9% work from home.
Nearest airport: Bundaberg Airport, 37.6 km east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 296 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 3 schools · 2 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets — see them all on the Gin Gin profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Gin Gin State School 700 m · Gin Gin State High School 1000 m · McIlwraith State School 4.5 km
Groceries: Super IGA 350 m · Coral Coast 400 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Gin Gin, most often seen first: Torresian Crow · Rainbow Lorikeet · Magpie-lark · Scaly-breasted Lorikeet · Blue-faced Honeyeater · Laughing Kookaburra.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Gin Gin, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gin Gin here | 1,139 | — | 1/10 | 44% |
| Bucca | 1,063 | — | 1/10 | 38% |
| South Kolan | 1,258 | — | 2/10 | 30% |
| Sharon | 1,209 | — | 3/10 | 24% |
| Branyan | 4,660 | — | 4/10 | 18% |
| Apple Tree Creek | 726 | — | 1/10 | 60% |
| Avoca | 4,912 | — | 2/10 | 8% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Bundaberg — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Flynn — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4671 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Gin Gin profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $250 a week, and about 36% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,190 people to 1,139. It sits about 296 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Bundaberg council, and the federal seat is Flynn.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Bucca · South Kolan · Sharon · Branyan · Apple Tree Creek · Avoca.
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