Gayndah - Mundubbera

Gayndah - Mundubbera has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Gayndah-Mundubbera's population is approximately 6,759 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 364 people, a growth rate of 5.7%, since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 6,395. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,668 in June 2024 and the addition of 130 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 0.80 persons per square kilometer. Gayndah-Mundubbera's growth rate of 5.7% is within 0.6 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 6.3%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 97.3% of overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth of non-metropolitan areas nationally is anticipated. Gayndah-Mundubbera is expected to expand by 196 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 1.6% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Gayndah - Mundubbera according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Gayndah-Mundubbera averaged approximately 16 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with a total of 84 homes approved during this period. In FY26 up until now, 7 dwellings have been approved. The average population growth associated with these approvals was 1.6 people per year between FY21 and FY25. However, recent data indicates an intensification to 5.2 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply.

The average expected construction cost of new homes in the area is $218,000, which is under regional levels, indicating more accessible housing choices for buyers. This year alone, commercial development approvals totalling $6.6 million have been recorded, reflecting the area's residential character. When compared to the Rest of Qld, Gayndah-Mundubbera shows approximately 75% of the construction activity per person. Nationally, it places among the 41st percentile of areas assessed, suggesting somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established dwellings.

This level is lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and potential development constraints. New developments in the area consist of 92.0% detached dwellings and 8.0% attached dwellings, maintaining its traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 402 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Future projections estimate Gayndah-Mundubbera will add 105 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Gayndah - Mundubbera has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified five projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects are Stony Creek Wind Farm, Paradise Dam Improvement Project (New Dam Wall), Monto-Mount Perry Road progressive sealing, and Mt Rawdon Pumped Hydro Project. Below is a list of these projects, focusing on those most relevant.

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The labour market in Gayndah - Mundubbera demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Gayndah-Mundubbera has a balanced workforce with representation across white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate was 3.9% as of September 2025. This is 0.1% lower than the Rest of Qld's rate of 4%.

Workforce participation is similar to Rest of Qld at 65.7%. According to Census data, 12.7% of residents work from home. Key industries include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area specializes in agriculture, forestry & fishing with an employment share eight times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance is under-represented at 10.9% compared to Rest of Qld's 16.1%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 10.7% while labour force grew by 10.3%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gayndah-Mundubbera's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 4.8% over five years and 11.0% over ten years.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

The Gayndah - Mundubbera SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $37,363 and an average of $45,173 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than the national average, with Rest of Qld having a median income of $53,146 and an average income of $66,593. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% suggest the median income would be approximately $41,066 and the average income would be around $49,650. According to census data, household, family, and personal incomes in Gayndah - Mundubbera fall between the 5th and 9th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 30.2% of the population (2,041 individuals) earn within the $400-$799 range, unlike surrounding regions where the $1,500-$2,999 range dominates with 31.7%. Despite modest housing costs allowing for 88.6% income retention, total disposable income ranks at just the 9th percentile nationally.

Gayndah - Mundubbera is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Gayndah - Mundubbera, as per the latest Census, 93.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 6.8% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is higher than Non-Metro Qld's house percentage of 76.4%. Home ownership in Gayndah - Mundubbera stood at 48.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.6% and rented ones at 27.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,083, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent in Gayndah - Mundubbera was $215, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,863 and rents substantially below the national figure of $375.

Gayndah - Mundubbera features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 64.6% of all households, including 21.4% couples with children, 33.6% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute 35.4%, with lone person households at 31.4% and group households comprising 4.1%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Gayndah - Mundubbera faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 12.1%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (30.0%). Educational participation is high at 27.2%, with 11.5% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 2.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.5% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 2.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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Health performance in Gayndah - Mundubbera is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data shows significant health challenges in Gayndah - Mundubbera. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 48% of the total population (around 3,217 people), compared to 52.5% in the rest of Queensland and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 12.1% and 8.0% of residents respectively. However, 61.2% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in the rest of Queensland. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 26.8% (around 1,812 people), compared to 20.4% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings even higher than those for the general population.

Gayndah - Mundubbera ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Gayndah-Mundubbera, surveyed in June 2016, had a population with low cultural diversity: 82.2% were citizens, 86.3% born in Australia, and 92.3% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 58.8%, compared to 52.2% regionally (Rest of Qld). Ancestry-wise, Australians topped at 31.5%, higher than the regional average of 26.5%.

English followed at 30.1%, with German at 7.8%. Notably, Australian Aboriginals were overrepresented at 4.9% versus 3.9% regionally, Koreans at 0.3% versus 0.2%, and Samoans at 0.1% versus 0.2%.

Gayndah - Mundubbera hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Gayndah - Mundubbera has a median age of 47 years, which is notably higher than Rest of Qld's median age of 41 years and older than the national norm of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of Qld average, the 75-84 age cohort is significantly over-represented in Gayndah - Mundubbera at 10.6%, while the 5-14 year-olds are under-represented at 9.9%. Between 2021 and present, the population of those aged 25 to 34 has grown from 10.8% to 13.0%, and the 35 to 44 cohort has increased from 9.7% to 11.0%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has declined from 13.0% to 10.9%, and the 65 to 74 age group has decreased from 14.3% to 13.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Gayndah - Mundubbera's age profile. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow by 163 people (79%), reaching 371 individuals. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 52% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 65 to 74 and 5 to 14 age cohorts.