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 was approximately 15,820 as of February 2026, reflecting a growth of 954 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 14,866. This increase, equivalent to a 6.4% rise, is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 15,394 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was around 370 persons per square kilometer. Gympie - North's growth rate since the census was 6.4%, positioning it within 2.7 percentage points of the Rest of Qld (9.1%). Interstate migration contributed approximately 59.8% of overall population gains during 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts as per ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023. By 2041, the population is projected to increase by just below the median of Australia's non-metropolitan areas, expanding by approximately 1,465 persons over the 17-year period, reflecting a total gain of around 6.6%.

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

Gympie North averaged approximately 92 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, totalling 460 homes. In FY-26101 dwellings have been approved so far. The average population growth rate per dwelling built during these five years was 0.8 people annually.

This indicates that supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering more buyer choices and supporting potential population growth beyond projections. The average construction cost of new homes in the area was $267,000, which is below regional norms, providing more affordable housing options. In FY-26, commercial approvals worth $34.3 million have been registered, suggesting strong local business investment. Compared to the Rest of Queensland, Gympie North has approximately 66% of the building activity per person and ranks in the 82nd percentile nationally when assessed areas are considered.

Recent periods have seen an increase in development activity. The current dwelling mix consists of 67.0% detached dwellings and 33.0% attached dwellings, including townhouses and apartments, providing options across different price points. This shift marks a significant departure from the existing housing pattern, which is currently 88.0% houses, suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Gympie North has around 173 people per dwelling approval, indicating characteristics of a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is forecasted to gain 1,039 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

AreaSearch has identified 16 projects that could impact the area, with key ones including 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 likely to be 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, with an unemployment rate of 7.3% as of September 2025. 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 lower at 59.0%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. Census responses showed that only 6.3% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries for employment among residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Manufacturing was particularly specialized with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level, while mining was under-represented at 1.7% compared to Rest of Qld's 3.6%. The ratio of workers per resident indicated a higher level of local employment opportunities than usual. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 8.8% while labour force grew by 9.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld experienced lower growth rates in employment (1.7%) and labour force (2.1%), with a smaller increase in unemployment (0.3 percentage points). National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for May-25 suggest that Gympie - North's employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data shows Gympie - North SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $43,776 and an average income of $52,616 in financial year 2023. This is lower than the national averages of $53,146 and $66,593 for Rest of Qld. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $48,114 and $57,830 respectively, based on a 9.91% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census data reveals that Gympie - North's household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 6th and 8th percentiles nationally. Income analysis indicates that 29.4% of residents (4,651 people) earn within the $400-$799 bracket, differing from the regional dominance of the $1,500-$2,999 category at 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, 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

Dwelling structure in Gympie - North, as evaluated at the Census conducted on 28 August 2016, comprised 87.5% houses and 12.5% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Non-Metro Queensland's structure of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Gympie - North was higher than that of Non-Metro Queensland at 35.2%. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (30.1%) or rented (34.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,261, which is below the Non-Metro Queensland average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure recorded was $295, compared to Non-Metro Queensland's $345. Nationally, Gympie - North's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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, smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

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

The area has university qualification rates of 12.0%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 42.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (33.1%).

Educational participation is 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

The analysis of public transport in Gympie - North indicates that there are 107 active transport stops currently operating, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 19 individual routes, collectively facilitating 246 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport is rated as moderate, with residents typically located approximately 488 meters from their nearest transport stop. As primarily a residential area, most residents commute outward, with the car being the dominant mode of transportation at 93%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 6.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages approximately 35 trips per day across all routes, equating to roughly 2 weekly trips per individual stop. An accompanying map displays 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 indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Several health conditions affect both younger and older age groups. The area has a low rate of private health cover, at approximately 46% of its total population (around 7,324 people), compared to 52.5% in the rest of Queensland and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 11.8% and 10.7% of residents respectively. Conversely, 58.5% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in the rest of Queensland. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to higher chronic condition rates. The area has a higher proportion of seniors, with 21.6% of residents aged 65 and over (3,415 people), compared to 20.4% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly aligning 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, as per data from the 2016 Census, had a population with low cultural diversity. It comprised 90.6% citizens, 88.6% born in Australia, and 96.4% speaking English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 47.8%.

The 'Other' category was slightly overrepresented compared to Rest of Qld, with 0.7% versus 0.8%. Ancestry-wise, top groups were English (31.9%), Australian (31.4%), and Irish (8.2%). Notably, German ancestry was higher at 5.2%, Australian Aboriginal at 3.8%, and New Zealand at 0.8%, compared to regional averages of 4.7%, 3.9%, and 0.9% respectively.

Gympie - North's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Gympie - North is 41 years, which matches Rest of Qld's average but is older than Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Qld, Gympie - North has a higher proportion of residents aged 85 and above (3.3%) but fewer residents aged 45 to 54 (10.9%). According to the 2021 Census, the age group 25 to 34 grew from 11.2% to 12.5%, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 11.2% to 12.4%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort declined from 11.8% to 10.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Gympie - North's age structure. The 25 to 34 group is expected to grow by 21%, reaching 2,383 people from 1,977. Conversely, the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.