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 8,893 as of February 2026, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents a growth of 1,332 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 7,561. The increase is inferred from the ABS estimated resident population of 8,623 in June 2024 and an additional 601 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 332 persons per square kilometer. Gympie - South's growth rate of 17.6% since the 2021 census exceeded both the Rest of Qld (9.1%) and the national average, indicating it as a region with significant population growth. Interstate migration contributed approximately 82.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all factors including overseas migration and natural growth were positive contributors.

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 or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 using 2022 data as the base year. Based on latest annual ERP population numbers, the area is expected to increase by approximately 1,080 persons to reach a total of 9,973 by 2041, reflecting an overall growth rate of 9.1% over the 17-year period.

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 has seen approximately 169 dwelling approvals annually. Between FY2021 and FY2025, around 847 homes were approved, with an additional 38 in FY2026 so far. On average, about 1.7 new residents arrive per year for each new home over the past five financial years.

This suggests a balanced supply and demand dynamic, with stable market conditions. The average construction cost of new properties is $296,000, which is below the regional average, indicating more affordable housing options. In FY2026, there have been $1.8 million in commercial approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Gympie - South has 140% higher new home approvals per person, offering greater choice for buyers and indicating robust developer interest. Recent construction consists of 81% standalone homes and 19% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's low-density character focused on family homes.

With approximately 40 people per dwelling approval, the market is expanding. Population forecasts indicate Gympie - South will gain around 810 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, 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 in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are Gympie Water Resilience and Augmentation Project (GWRAP) - Phase 1, 10 Copp Road Residential Care Facility, Kingsview Estate, and GemLife Gympie Land Lease Community. The following details those most relevant:.

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

Gympie South has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. Its unemployment rate is 4.2%, with an estimated employment growth of 9.9% over the past year. As of September 2025, 4,111 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%.

Workforce participation is lower at 59.9% compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. Only 6.2% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Manufacturing is particularly strong with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level.

Accommodation & food has limited presence at 6.5%, compared to 8.3% regionally. Employment levels increased by 9.9% and labour force by 10.8% in the year to September 2025, raising unemployment by 0.7 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 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 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years.

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

The Gympie - South SA2's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2023 was $46,531. The average income stood at $55,928 during this period. In comparison, Rest of Qld's median and average incomes were $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, the estimated median income as of September 2025 is approximately $51,142, with an average income of around $61,470. Census data shows that household, family and personal incomes in Gympie - South fall between the 12th and 16th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 28.6% of the community (2,543 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is consistent with broader metropolitan trends showing 31.7% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Gympie - South, with only 84.7% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 17th percentile nationally.

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

In Gympie - South, as evaluated in the latest Census, 90.0% of dwellings were houses while 10.0% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gympie - South stood at 39.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.2% and rented ones at 27.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,408, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure in Gympie - South was $300, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,408 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 account for 71.5% of all households, consisting of 25.0% couples with children, 32.2% couples without children, and 13.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 28.5%, with lone person households at 25.8% and group households comprising 2.9% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld 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%. 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 prevalent, with 40.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (30.8%).

Educational participation is 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 of which are bus stops. These stops are served by a single route that collectively offers 22 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically located 1311 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature, with cars being the dominant mode at 97%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 6.2% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 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's south faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch through mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (around 4,224 people), compared to 52.5% in the rest of Queensland and the 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 the rest of Queensland. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 24.2% of residents aged 65 and over (2,155 people), higher than the 20.4% in the rest of 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 89.5% of its population born in Australia, with 91.9% being citizens, and 96.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion at 54.8%, compared to 52.2% regionally. The top ancestry groups were English (33.4%), Australian (30.2%), and Irish (8.2%).

Notably, German ancestry was higher than regional averages at 6.2% versus 4.7%. South African ancestry remained stable at 0.5%, while Scottish ancestry was slightly higher at 8.1% compared to the regional average of 7.8%.

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

Gympie - South's median age is 43 years, which is higher than the Rest of Qld average of 41 and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The 75-84 age group comprises 8.8% of its population, compared to the Rest of Qld's percentage. The 35-44 cohort makes up 10.7%, which is less prevalent than in the Rest of Qld. Post-Census data from 2021 shows that the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 11.0% to 13.2%. The 0-4 cohort increased from 5.0% to 6.0%, while the 5-14 cohort declined from 12.2% to 10.9%. Additionally, the 45-54 group dropped from 12.1% to 10.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Gympie - South's age profile will significantly evolve. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow by 17%, adding 196 residents to reach 1,366. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 55-64 and 5-14 cohorts.