Gympie - South

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

Gympie - South's population was around 9,115 as of May 2026. This reflected an increase of 1,554 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,561. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,079 in June 2025 and an additional 617 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 340 persons per square kilometer. Gympie - South's growth of 20.6% since the 2021 census exceeded Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national average, making it a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 83.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used. Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase of just below the median of regional areas nationally is expected by 2041, with an expansion of 984 persons reflecting a total increase of 10.4% over the 16 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 financial years FY21 and FY25847 homes were approved, with an additional 67 approved in FY26 to date. This area has seen an average of 1.7 people moving in for each dwelling built over the past five financial years.

The average construction value of new properties is $296,000, which is lower than regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY26, commercial development approvals totalled $1.8 million, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Gympie - South has 136.0% higher construction activity per person, reflecting strong developer confidence in the location. The new developments consist of 81.0% detached dwellings and 19.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character. With around 40 people moving in per approval, Gympie - South is a developing area.

Future projections estimate an addition of 948 residents by 2041, suggesting that current housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified fifteen projects likely affecting the region. Notable projects include Gympie Water Resilience and Augmentation Project (GWRAP) - Phase 1, 10 Copp Road Residential Care Facility, Kingsview Estate, and GemLife Gympie Land Lease Community. Relevant projects are listed below.

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Employment performance in Gympie - South has been broadly consistent with national averages

Gympie - South has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include essential services, with an unemployment rate of 4.1% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year is estimated at 8.5%.

There are 4,122 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 5.1%, which is slightly higher than Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation lags at 57.2% compared to Regional Qld's 64.5%. Only 6.2% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts may have influenced this figure. Major industries of employment are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Manufacturing is particularly prominent, with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level. However, accommodation & food services are under-represented at 6.5% compared to Regional Qld's 8.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 8.5%, while the labour force grew by 9.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced employment growth of 0.7% and a 0.3 percentage point increase in unemployment during this period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gympie - South's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The Gympie - South SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $46,531 and an average of $55,928 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than national averages, with Regional Qld's median income being $53,146 and average income being $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $51,817 (median) and $62,281 (average). Census data shows that household, family and personal incomes in Gympie - South fall between the 12th and 16th percentiles nationally. Income distribution data reveals that 28.6% of the population (2,606 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends in the surrounding region where 31.7% fall into the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 17th percentile nationally.

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

The dwelling structure in Gympie - South, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.0% houses and 10.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gympie - South stood at 39.0%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (33.2%) or rented (27.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,408, lower than Regional Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $300, compared to Regional Qld's $345. 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 lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 28.5%, with lone person households at 25.8% and group households making up 2.9%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.

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%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.0%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.0%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (30.8%). Educational participation is high, with 26.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 9.2% in primary, 9.2% in secondary, and 2.7% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Gympie-South has 38 active public transport stops, all served by buses. These stops are covered by one route, offering a total of 22 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is limited, with residents living an average of 1311 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily, primarily using cars (97%). On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, only 6.2% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Buses run an average of 3 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 0 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Gympie - South is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Gympie South faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is low at approximately 48% of the total population (around 4,329 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Queensland and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 11.0% and 10.2% of residents respectively. However, 60.7% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Regional Queensland. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. As of the latest data (2021), 23.9% of Gympie South's population is aged 65 and over (around 2,181 people), higher than the 20.4% in Regional Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 low cultural diversity with 89.5% of its population born in Australia, 91.9% being citizens, and 96.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 54.8% of people, compared to 52.2% regionally. The top three ancestry groups were English (33.4%), Australian (30.2%), and Irish (8.2%).

Notable differences included German representation at 6.2%, South Australian at 0.5%, and Scottish at 8.1%.

Gympie - South hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Gympie - South's median age is 43 years, higher than Regional Qld's average of 41 and exceeding the national average of 38. The 75-84 age group makes up 8.9%, compared to Regional Qld, while the 35-44 cohort stands at 10.7%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 25 to 34 age group grew from 11.0% to 13.2%, and the 0 to 4 cohort increased from 5.0% to 6.3%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort declined from 13.7% to 12.1%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 12.1% to 10.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Gympie - South's age profile will significantly evolve. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow by 18%, adding 218 residents to reach 1,419. Meanwhile, numbers in the 15 to 24 age range are expected to fall by 111.