Gayndah - Mundubbera

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

Gayndah - Mundubbera's population is approximately 6,762 as of November 2025. This represents an increase of 367 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,395. The growth is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 6,668 in June 2024 and validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is around 0.80 persons per square kilometer. Gayndah - Mundubbera's growth rate of 5.7% since the Census is comparable to its SA3 area's growth rate of 6.2%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 97.3% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. By 2041, the area is projected to expand by 196 persons, reflecting a total increase of 1.5% 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. A total of 84 homes were approved during this period, with an additional 7 approved in FY26 so far. On average, 1.6 people moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. However, recent data indicates this ratio has intensified to 5.2 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $218,000, which is lower than regional levels, indicating more affordable housing choices for buyers. Commercial development approvals totaled $6.6 million in FY26 thus far, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Gayndah-Mundubbera shows around 75% of construction activity per person and ranks among the 41st percentile nationally, suggesting limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established dwellings. This level is also lower than national averages, indicating market maturity and possible development constraints.

New developments consist predominantly of detached dwellings (92.0%) with a smaller proportion of attached dwellings (8.0%), maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 402 people, reflecting its quiet, low-activity development environment. Future projections estimate Gayndah-Mundubbera will add 102 residents by 2041, with current construction levels expected to adequately meet demand and create favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Gayndah - Mundubbera has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified five projects likely impacting the region. Major initiatives include Stony Creek Wind Farm, New Paradise Dam Wall, Monto-Mount Perry Road progressive sealing, and Mt Rawdon Pumped Hydro Project. The following details these key projects in order of relevance.

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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 both white and blue collar jobs, diverse industry representation, an unemployment rate of 3.9% as of September 2025, and an estimated employment growth of 10.7% over the past year. The area had 3,686 residents employed in September 2025, with an unemployment rate 0.1% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation was at 52.8%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries for employment among residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area specialises 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, based on Census data. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 10.7%, labour force by 10.3%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld had employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a rise in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, losing 1,210 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gayndah-Mundubbera's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 4.8% over five years and 11.0% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 $38,026 and an average income of $45,885 in the financial year 2022. This was lower than the national average, with Rest of Qld having a median income of $50,780 and an average income of $64,844. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $43,346 (median) and $52,304 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census data indicates that incomes in Gayndah - Mundubbera fall between the 5th and 9th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. Income distribution shows that 30.2% of the population (2,042 individuals) earn within the $400 - 799 range, differing from surrounding regions where the $1,500 - 2,999 range dominates with 31.7%. Housing costs are modest, with 88.6% of income retained, but 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

The dwelling structure in Gayndah - Mundubbera, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.2% houses and 6.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gayndah - Mundubbera was at 48.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.6% and rented ones at 27.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,083, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's average. The median weekly rent figure was $215, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $230. Nationally, Gayndah - Mundubbera's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Gayndah - Mundubbera features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a fairly typical 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 the remaining 35.4%, with lone person households at 31.4% and group households comprising 4.1%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of Qld.

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 the Australian average of 30.4%. This indicates a need for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are 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, 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 indicates significant health challenges in Gayndah - Mundubbera, with high prevalence of common conditions across younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 47% (around 3,151 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 12.1%) and mental health issues (8.0%). Around 61.2% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than the Rest of Qld's 59.4%. Approximately 26.5% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,794 people). Senior health outcomes show some challenges but perform better than the general population in health metrics.

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 showed lower cultural diversity, with 82.2% being Australian citizens, 86.3% born in Australia, and 92.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominated Gayndah-Mundubbera, accounting for 58.8%, compared to 56.4% regionally. Top ancestry groups were Australian (31.5%), English (30.1%), and German (7.8%).

Notable deviations included higher representation of Australian Aboriginal (4.9%) compared to regional levels (6.0%), Korean at 0.3% versus 0.1%, and Samoan at 0.1%.

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 41 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The 75-84 age cohort is over-represented in Gayndah-Mundubbera at 10.3%, while the 5-14 year-olds are under-represented at 10.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 10.8% to 12.7% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort has increased from 9.7% to 10.8%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 13.0% to 11.4%, and the 65 to 74 group has dropped 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 162 people (78%), from 208 to 371. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 52% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Population declines are projected for the 45 to 54 and 65 to 74 cohorts.