Gympie - North

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Gympie - North's population is around 15,820 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 954 people (6.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,866 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,394 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 302 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 370 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Gympie - North's 6.4% growth since the census positions it within 2.7 percentage points of the Rest of Qld (9.1%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 59.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence, where utilised, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking at population projections moving forward, a population increase just below the median of Australia's non-metropolitan areas is expected, with the area expected to expand by 1,465 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, recording a gain of 6.6% in total over the 17 years.

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

Gympie - North has averaged around 92 new dwelling approvals each year, with 460 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 104 so far in FY-26. With an average of only 0.8 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is meeting or surpassing demand, providing greater buyer choice and supporting potential for population growth above projections. New homes are being built at an average construction value of $267,000—below regional norms—reflecting more affordable housing options. Additionally, $34.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting robust local business investment.

When measured against the Rest of Qld, Gympie - North records about 66% of the building activity per person and ranks in the 82nd percentile of areas assessed nationally, though development activity has picked up in recent periods. New building activity consists of 67.0% detached dwellings and 33.0% attached dwellings, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points, from family homes to more affordable compact living. This marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns (currently 88.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and a response to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 173 people per dwelling approval, Gympie - North shows characteristics of a low density area.

Population forecasts indicate Gympie - North will gain 1,039 residents through to 2041 (based on 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.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 16 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the 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, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Gympie - North possesses a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 6.9%, and 8.3% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 6,948 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.9% above Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation lags significantly (59.1% compared to Regional Qld's 65.4%). Based on Census responses, a low 6.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a particular employment specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level. On the other hand, mining is under-represented, with only 1.7% of Gympie - North's workforce compared to 3.6% in Regional Qld. The ratio of 0.7 workers for each resident, as at the Census, indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 8.3% and the labour force increased by 8.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Gympie - North. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Gympie - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised 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 FY-23, the Gympie - North SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $43,776 with the average level standing at $52,616. This is lower than average on a national basis and compares to levels of $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $48,114 (median) and $57,830 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Gympie - North all fall between the 6th and 8th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals the $400 - 799 bracket dominates with 29.4% of residents (4,651 people), diverging from the region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 7th percentile.

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

Dwelling structure within Gympie - North, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 87.5% houses and 12.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Gympie - North was higher than that of Regional Qld, at 35.2%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (30.1%) or rented (34.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Regional Qld average at $1,261, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $295, compared to Regional Qld's $1,655 and $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 dominate at 64.4% of all households, comprising 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%, with lone person households at 32.0% and group households comprising 3.7% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Regional 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 faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (12.0%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 8.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 42.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (33.1%).

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

Public transport analysis reveals 107 active transport stops operating within Gympie - North, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 19 individual routes, collectively providing 246 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 488 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 93%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 6.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 35 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 2 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location 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

Critical health challenges are evident across Gympie - North, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A range of health conditions have marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~7,324 people). This compares to 52.5% across Regional Qld. The national average is 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 11.8 and 10.7% of residents, respectively, while 58.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 21.6% of residents aged 65 and over (3,415 people), which is higher than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with 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 was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 90.6% of its population being citizens, 88.6% born in Australia, and 96.4% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Gympie - North is Christianity, which makes up 47.8% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 0.7% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Gympie - North are English, comprising 31.9% of the population, Australian, comprising 31.4% of the population, and Irish, comprising 8.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: German is notably overrepresented at 5.2% of Gympie - North (vs 4.7% regionally), 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 41-year median age in Gympie - North matches Regional Qld's average of 41, while being somewhat older than Australia's 38 years. Relative to Regional Qld, Gympie - North has a higher concentration of 85+ residents (3.3%) but fewer 45 - 54 year-olds (10.9%). Following the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 11.2% to 12.5% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 11.2% to 12.4%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 11.8% to 10.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Gympie - North's age structure. Leading the demographic shift, the 25 to 34 group will grow by 21% (405 people), reaching 2,383 from 1,977. Conversely, the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.