Gympie - North

Gympie - North has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Gympie - North's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, was 15,548 by May 2026. This figure is an increase of 682 people (4.6%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 14,866. The change is inferred from the ABS estimated resident population of 15,512 in June 2025 and an additional 314 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 364 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57.1% to recent 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 from 2023, based on 2021 data, are adopted. These state projections lack age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. By 2041, the area is projected to increase by 1,304 persons, reflecting an 8.2% total gain over the 16 years, which is just below Australia's non-metropolitan median population growth rate.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Gympie - North among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Gympie - North averaged approximately 92 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with a total of 460 homes approved during this period and an additional 126 approved in FY-26. The average population growth associated with these approvals was 0.8 people per year, indicating that dwelling supply has been meeting or exceeding demand, offering more buyer choices while supporting potential population growth beyond projections. The average construction cost value of new homes was $267,000, which is below regional norms, reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers.

In FY-26, commercial approvals totaled $34.3 million, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Gympie - North records around 67% of building activity per person and ranks among the 82nd percentile nationally in terms of development activity, which has increased recently. The new building activity comprises 67.0% detached dwellings and 33.0% attached dwellings, including townhouses and apartments, providing diverse housing options across different price points. This shift marks a significant departure from the current housing pattern, which is predominantly houses (88.0%), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs.

With approximately 173 people per dwelling approval, Gympie - North exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Gympie - North is projected to gain 1,268 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Gympie - North has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 16 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones include Gympie Civic Centre Revitalisation (Civic Centre Remediation), Gympie Regional Housing Action Plan Implementation, Gympie Regional Council Bridge Replacement Project, and Gympie Region Planning Scheme Review. The following list details those most relevant.

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Gympie - North shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Gympie North has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, with an estimated employment growth of 8.3% over the past year. As of December 2025, there are 6,948 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 9.9%.

This is 2.9% higher than Regional Queensland's rate of 7.0%, and workforce participation is lower at 58.7% compared to Regional Queensland's 64.5%. Only 6.3% of residents work from home, although COVID-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries for employment include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Manufacturing is particularly specialized with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level.

Mining, however, is under-represented at 1.7% compared to Regional Queensland's 3.6%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.7, indicating a higher-than-average level of local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 8.3%, while the labour force grew by 8.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Queensland experienced employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%, with a similar increase in unemployment rate. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gympie North's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, although this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for local population projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Gympie - North SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $43,776 and an average level of $52,616. This is lower than national averages which stood at $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average) for Regional Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates project median income to be approximately $48,749 and average income to reach around $58,593 by March 2026. The 2021 Census data shows that incomes in Gympie - North fall within the 6th to 8th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. Income analysis reveals that the $400-$799 bracket dominates with 29.4% of residents (4,571 people), differing from regional trends where the $1,500-$2,999 category is most prevalent at 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Gympie - North, with only 82.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 7th percentile nationally.

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

In Gympie - North, as per the latest Census data, 87.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 12.5% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This differs from Regional Queensland's distribution, which had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gympie - North stood at 35.2%, with mortgaged properties at 30.1% and rented ones at 34.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,261, lower than Regional Queensland's average of $1,655. Weekly rent in Gympie - North was recorded at $295, compared to Regional Queensland's $345. Nationally, Gympie - North's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Gympie - North features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 64.4% of all households, including 21.5% couples with children, 25.0% couples without children, and 16.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 35.6%, with lone person households making up 32.0% and group households comprising 3.7%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 12.0%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 8.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 9.1% and certificates for 33.1%. Educational participation is high at 27.0%, including 10.2% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 2.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 2.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Gympie - North has 107 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 19 routes that provide a total of 246 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 488 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily, with car being the dominant mode of transportation at 93%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling, which is below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 6.3% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 35 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately two weekly trips per individual stop. A map accompanies this analysis, displaying the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Health performance in Gympie - North is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Gympie - North faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch through mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Multiple health conditions impact both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~7,198 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues affect 11.8% of residents, while arthritis impacts 10.7%. Conversely, 58.5% report no medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Regional Qld. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to high chronic condition rates. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 22.1% of the population (3,440 people), higher than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, aligning broadly with national rankings for the general population.

Gympie - North is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Gympie-North had cultural diversity below average, with 90.6% citizens, 88.6% born in Australia, and 96.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 47.8%. The 'Other' religion category was overrepresented at 0.7%, compared to 0.8% regionally.

In ancestry, the top groups were English (31.9%), Australian (31.4%), and Irish (8.2%). Notably, German ancestry was overrepresented at 5.2% (vs regional 4.7%), Australian Aboriginal at 3.8% (vs 3.9%), and New Zealand at 0.8% (vs 0.9%).

Gympie - North's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Gympie - North is 42 years, close to Regional Queensland's average of 41 years but higher than the Australian median of 38 years. The percentage of people aged 85 years and over is notably higher locally at 3.1%, compared to the Regional Queensland average. Conversely, the proportion of people aged 45 to 54 years is lower in Gympie - North at 10.9%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 35 to 44 years has increased from 11.2% to 12.4%, while the proportion of people aged 45 to 54 years has decreased from 11.9% to 10.9%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Gympie - North, with the age group of 25 to 34 years projected to expand by 412 people (22%), from 1,834 to 2,247. Meanwhile, the populations aged 55 to 64 years and 15 to 24 years are expected to decrease.