Gympie - South
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Gympie - South are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

AreaSearch's analysis indicates Gympie - South's population was approximately 9,003 as of Nov 2025. This figure represents a growth of 1,442 people (19.1%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 7,561. The increase is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 8,624 in June 2024 and an additional 594 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 336 persons per square kilometer, offering significant space per person and potential for further development. Gympie - South's growth since the 2021 Census outperformed non-metro areas (8.8%) and the national average, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 82.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. 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. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied for each age cohort. Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase of just below the median of regional areas nationally is expected by 2041, with the area projected to expand by 1,080 persons, reflecting an increase of 7.8% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Gympie - South was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Gympie - South averaged approximately 169 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY21 and FY25, a total of 847 homes were approved, with an additional 28 approved in FY26 as of the current date. The area has seen an average of 1.7 people moving to it for each dwelling built over these five financial years.

This suggests balanced supply and demand, leading to stable market conditions. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $296,000, which is below regional levels, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY26, $1.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting a primary focus on residential development. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Gympie - South exhibits 140.0% higher construction activity per person, reflecting strong developer confidence in the location. New developments consist of 81.0% detached dwellings and 19.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes.

With approximately 40 people per approval, Gympie - South indicates a developing area. Future projections estimate an addition of 700 residents by 2041. Current construction levels are expected to meet housing demand adequately, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Gympie - South has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 43rdth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects that could affect this region. Notable initiatives include Gympie Water Resilience and Augmentation Project (GWRAP) - Phase 1, 10 Copp Road Residential Care Facility, Meadow Rise Southside Gympie, and Kensington Drive Estate. The following list outlines those most likely to be relevant.

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Gympie - South has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Gympie South has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, as of June 2025. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, with an estimated employment growth of 6.0% over the past year.

There are 3,879 residents in work, while the unemployment rate is 0.8% higher than the Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is lower at 51.1%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Manufacturing employment is particularly high, at 1.9 times the regional level.

However, accommodation & food services are under-represented, with only 6.5% of Gympie South's workforce compared to 8.3% in Rest of Qld. Employment opportunities appear limited locally, as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 6.0%, while the labour force grew by 7.5%, leading to a 1.4 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. Rest of Qld experienced lower growth rates during this period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that Gympie South's local employment could grow by approximately 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

Gympie - South's median taxpayer income was $44,090 and average income was $53,381 in financial year 2022, according to AreaSearch aggregated ATO postcode level data. This is lower than the national average, with Rest of Qld having a median income of $50,780 and average income of $64,844. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $50,258 (median) and $60,849 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022. Gympie - South's household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 13th and 17th percentiles nationally, with 28.6% of its population (2,574 individuals) earning within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to surrounding regions at 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Gympie - South, with only 84.7% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 18th percentile nationally.

Gympie - South is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Gympie - South, as evaluated at the latest Census, 90.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 10.0% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Non-Metro Qld's figures of 91.8% houses and 8.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gympie - South stood at 39.0%, with mortgaged properties at 33.2% and rented ones at 27.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,408, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,326. The median weekly rent in Gympie - South was $300, compared to Non-Metro Qld's figure of $290. Nationally, Gympie - South's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Gympie - South has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 71.5% of all households, including 25.0% couples with children, 32.2% couples without children, and 13.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 28.5%, with lone person households at 25.8% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns with the Rest of Qld average.

Educational outcomes in Gympie - South fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 13.6%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.0%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.0%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (30.8%).

Educational participation is high at 26.5%, including 9.2% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary education. Gympie - South has 3 schools with a combined enrollment of 1,441 students, demonstrating typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 989) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 2 primary schools and 1 K-12 school.

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

Gympie - South has 14 operational public transport stops. These are served by buses only. There is one route operating currently.

This route facilitates a total of 22 weekly passenger trips across all stops. The accessibility to these stops is limited with residents typically residing 1310 meters away from the nearest stop. On average, there are 3 bus trips daily, equating to about 1 weekly trip per individual stop.

Health performance in Gympie - South is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Gympie South faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 47%, covering around 4231 people, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most frequent medical conditions are arthritis (11.0%) and mental health issues (10.2%), while 60.7% report being free from medical ailments, similar to Rest of Qld at 60.3%. The area has 24.1% residents aged 65 and over (2171 people), slightly lower than the Rest of Qld's 25.4%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are challenging but perform better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Gympie-South, surveyed in 2016, had a population with 89.5% born in Australia, 91.9% being citizens, and 96.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 54.8%, compared to 50.4% regionally. The top three ancestry groups were English (33.4%), Australian (30.2%), and Irish (8.2%).

Notable differences included German ancestry at 6.2% versus 5.8% regionally, South African at 0.5% versus 0.3%, and Scottish at 8.1% versus 8.3%.

Gympie - South hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Gympie - South's median age is 44 years, which is slightly higher than Rest of Qld's average of 41 years and considerably older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The age profile shows that the 65-74 year-old group comprises 12.6% of the population, making them particularly prominent. Meanwhile, the 35-44 age group constitutes only 10.8%, which is smaller compared to Rest of Qld. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of the population aged 25 to 34 has grown from 11.0% to 12.6%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has decreased from 12.1% to 11.0%, and the 65-74 year-old group has dropped from 13.7% to 12.6%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Gympie - South, with the 25-34 age cohort projected to grow by 21%, adding 232 residents to reach a total of 1,366. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 55-64 and 5-14 age groups.