Gympie - North

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

As of November 2025, Gympie - North's population is approximately 15,681, reflecting an increase of 815 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 14,866 for the area. This growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,394 as of June 2024 and an additional 287 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 367 persons per square kilometer. The primary driver of this population growth was interstate migration, contributing approximately 59.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. It is noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; therefore, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 using a base year of 2022. Looking ahead, population projections indicate an increase just below the median of Australia's non-metropolitan areas by 2041, with Gympie - North expected to expand by 1,465 persons over this period, reflecting a total gain of approximately 7.5%.

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 92 approvals so far in FY-26. The average population growth rate per dwelling built was 0.8 people annually between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating that supply has been meeting or exceeding demand, offering more buyer choices while supporting potential population growth above projections. The average construction cost value of new homes was $267,000, reflecting relatively affordable housing options.

In the current financial year, commercial approvals totaled $34.3 million, suggesting strong local business investment. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Gympie North has about 66% of the building activity per person and ranks in the 82nd percentile nationally for development activity, which has increased recently. Detached dwellings accounted for 67.0%, while attached dwellings made up 33.0% of new building activity, marking a shift from the current housing pattern of 88.0% houses. This change may indicate diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences.

With around 173 people per dwelling approval, Gympie North is characterized as a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Gympie North is projected to gain 1,178 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 16 projects that could affect this 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 white and blue collar jobs well represented. Essential services sectors are prominent.

The unemployment rate in September 2025 was 7.3%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 8.8%. There were 6,911 residents employed while the unemployment rate was 3.2% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was significantly lower at 49.6%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%.

Key industries for employment among residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Manufacturing had a particularly high representation with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level. Mining, however, was under-represented at 1.7% compared to Rest of Qld's 3.6%. The ratio of workers per resident indicated higher local employment opportunities than usual. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 8.8% and labour force grew by 9.7%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld had employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with an unemployment rate increase of 0.3 percentage points. State-level data up to 25-Nov-25 showed Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 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 Gympie - North's employment mix indicates potential local employment increases of 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, although these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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 ending June 2022, Gympie - North SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $41,479 and an average income of $50,220. This is lower than national averages of $50,780 and $64,844 for Rest of Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% from financial year ending June 2022 to September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $47,282 and average income $57,246 as of September 2025. From the Census conducted in August 2021, incomes in Gympie - North fall between the 6th and 8th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. The majority of residents, 29.4% or 4,610 people, earn between $400 and $799 per week, differing from regional trends where earnings of $1,500 to $2,999 are most common at 31.7%. Housing affordability is severely strained 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 a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Gympie - North, as evaluated in the latest Census, 87.5% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 12.5% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 91.8% houses and 8.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gympie - North was at 35.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.1% and rented ones at 34.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,261, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,326. The median weekly rent in Gympie - North was $295, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $290 and the national average of $375. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863.

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

Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 35.6%, composed of 32.0% lone person households and 3.7% group households. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.4.

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 Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the 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, including advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (33.1%). Educational participation is high, with 27.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 10.2% in primary, 9.2% in secondary, and 2.5% in 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 70 active public transport stops operating. These are a mix of train and bus services. There are 17 individual routes in total, providing 246 weekly passenger trips combined.

The accessibility of these transports is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 487 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 35 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 3 weekly trips per individual stop.

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, with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 46%, covering around 7244 people, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions, impacting 11.8% and 10.7% of residents respectively. About 58.5% of residents claim to have no medical ailments, slightly lower than the Rest of Qld's 60.3%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 21.7%, with approximately 3398 people falling into this age category. This is lower than the Rest of Qld's 25.4%. Senior health outcomes align broadly with the general population's health profile.

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, surveyed in June 2016, had a population with 90.6% being citizens, 88.6% born in Australia, and 96.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, accounting for 47.8%. The 'Other' category comprised 0.7%, slightly higher than the regional average of 0.6%.

Top ancestry groups were English (31.9%), Australian (31.4%), and Irish (8.2%). Notably, German ancestry was overrepresented at 5.2% compared to 5.8% regionally, Australian Aboriginal at 3.8% versus 3.0%, and New Zealand at 0.8% versus 0.7%.

Gympie - North's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Gympie - North is 42 years, close to Rest of Qld's average of 41 years, both figures being well above Australia's median age of 38 years. The 85+ cohort is over-represented in Gympie - North at 3.2%, compared to the Rest of Qld average, while the 45-54 year-olds are under-represented at 11.1%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 25 to 34 has grown from 11.2% to 12.2%, whereas the 65 to 74 age group has declined from 11.8% to 10.7%. By 2041, projections indicate significant demographic changes in Gympie - North. The 25-34 age cohort is expected to expand by 462 people (24%), reaching a total of 2,383 individuals. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 55-64 age cohorts are forecasted to experience population declines.