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 is approximately 9,003 as of November 2025. This figure represents a growth of 1,442 people (19.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,561. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,624 in June 2024 and an additional 594 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 336 persons per square kilometer. Gympie - South's growth rate exceeded that of non-metro areas (8.8%) and the national average, making it a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 82.4% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. These state projections lack age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 using 2022 data. Based on projected demographic shifts, a population increase of just below the median of regional areas nationally is expected by 2041, with an expansion of 1,080 persons reflecting a total increase of 7.8% over 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 169 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years from FY21 to FY25, totaling 847 homes. In FY26 up to March, 33 dwellings have been approved. The area has seen an average of 1.7 people moving in for each dwelling built annually since FY21, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions.

New properties are constructed at an average cost of $296,000, below regional levels, offering more affordable housing options. This financial year, $1.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting a residential focus. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Gympie - South has 140.0% higher construction activity per person, reflecting strong developer confidence. New developments consist of 81.0% detached dwellings and 19.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's low-density character focused on family homes. With approximately 40 people moving in per approval, Gympie - South is a developing area.

By 2041, it is projected to add 700 residents based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. Current construction levels should meet housing demand adequately, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially exceeding current growth 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 15 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include 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 list 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, prominent essential services sectors, an unemployment rate of 4.2% as of September 2025, and estimated employment growth of 9.9% over the past year. There are 4,111 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is 0.1% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation stands at 51.1%, significantly lower than Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level. However, accommodation & food services are under-represented at 6.5% compared to Rest of Qld's 8.3%.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 9.9%, while labour force grew by 10.8%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld experienced employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with an unemployment rate increase of 0.3 percentage points. As of 25-Nov-25, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gympie - South's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

The median taxpayer income in Gympie - South SA2 was $44,090 and the average was $53,381 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is lower than national averages, with Rest of Qld's median income being $50,780 and average income $64,844. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $50,258 and average income $60,849 based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Gympie - South fall between the 12th and 16th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 28.6% of the population (2,574 individuals) earn within the $1,500 to $2,999 range, similar to surrounding regions where 31.7% fall in this category. Housing affordability is severe, 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 a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

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

Gympie - South has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical 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 aligns with the average for the Rest of Queensland.

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 such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (30.8%). Educational participation is high, with 26.5% 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 14 active public transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by a single route that collectively offers 22 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is limited, with residents typically residing 1310 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 3 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 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 high prevalence of common conditions across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 47%, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent conditions are arthritis (11.0%) and mental health issues (10.2%). Notably, 60.7% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Rest of Qld's 60.3%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 24.1% compared to Rest of Qld's 25.4%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors present challenges, performing even 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, found below average in cultural diversity, had 89.5% of its population born in Australia and 91.9% being citizens. English was spoken at home by 96.8%. Christianity dominated with 54.8%, compared to 50.4% regionally.

Top ancestry groups were English (33.4%), Australian (30.2%), and Irish (8.2%). Notably, German was overrepresented at 6.2% (vs regional 5.8%), South African at 0.5% (vs 0.3%), and Scottish at 8.1% (vs 8.3%).

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

Gympie - South's median age is 44 years, which is marginally above the Rest of Qld average of 41 years, and considerably older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 are particularly prominent at 12.6%, while the 35-44 age group is smaller at 10.8% compared to Rest of Qld. Between 2021 and present, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 11.0% to 12.6%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.1% to 11.0%, and the 65 to 74 group has dropped from 13.7% to 12.6%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Gympie - South, with the strongest projected growth in the 25 to 34 age cohort at 21%, adding 232 residents to reach 1,366. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 cohorts.