The resident Population of the Gatton Shire is around 16,000. The Shire is rich in Agriculture and Industry. The bulk of the Brisbane Markets Produce is grown locally. Crops such as Potatoes, Onions, Lettuce and various other fruit and vegetables, provide ample injection and spending of funds Locally. There is plenty of work around the region with Seasonal work is available 10 months of the year. 70% of local farming operations irrigate their land, enabling lucrative cropping all year round.

The shire covers over 1500 square kilometres. Gatton is the largest town in the shire providing services to Industry and the farming sector  throughout the Lockyer valley region, and beyond.

Gatton township is located 90 km south west of Brisbane on the Warrego Highway. The town was settled and gazetted in 1855.

Today Gatton lies in the heart of Queensland richest Farming District. The fertile black soils produce Lucerne, Chaff, and a large variety of fruit and vegetable crops. There are many beef / dairy cattle, and Pig and calf farming operations in the region.

Gatton Township has a population of around 8000 people. Two large supermarkets Coles and IGA, Five Hotels, and an RSL Club. The CBD has a large variety of retail shops Providing all you would ever need, at reasonable prices.

The University of Queensland, Gatton Campus is known as the best Agricultural Educational Institution in Australia, providing quality education and employment opportunities.

The University is located five kilometres from Gatton. It has a student population of 1500 for 10 months of the year. It hosts around 600 residential students on Campus.