Gayndah

Gayndah has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Gayndah's population is estimated at around 2,071 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 122 people (6.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,949 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,060 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 32 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 30 persons per square kilometer. Gayndah's 6.3% growth since census positions it within 0.3 percentage points of the SA3 area (6.6%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 97.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, 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 are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking at population projections moving forward, lower quartile growth of regional areas across the nation is anticipated. The suburb of Gayndah is expected to grow by 45 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 1.6% in total over the 16 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Gayndah according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Gayndah had minimal residential development activity with 3 dwelling approvals annually over the past five years, totalling 15. These low development levels reflect its rural nature, where development is driven by specific local housing needs rather than broad market demand. Yearly growth figures and relativities can vary considerably based on individual projects due to such low approval numbers.

Gayndah shows significantly less construction activity than the Rest of Qld, with activity levels also below national patterns. All new constructions were detached houses, maintaining the area's rural nature with emphasis on space. The estimated population per dwelling approval was 581 people in the area. Population forecasts indicate Gayndah will gain 34 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate).

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Gayndah has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

No changes can significantly affect a region's performance like alterations to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Zero projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could potentially impact this area. Notable projects include Stony Creek Wind Farm, Paradise Dam Improvement Project (New Dam Wall), Mt Rawdon Pumped Hydro Project, and Building Future Hospitals Program, with the following list detailing those most likely to be relevant.

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The employment landscape in Gayndah shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Gayndah has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate was 5.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 9.7%. As of December 2025, 1,087 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 6.5%, which is 1.5% higher than Regional Queensland's rate of 4.0%.

The workforce participation rate in Gayndah was equal to Regional Queensland's rate of 64.5%. According to Census data, only 6.0% of residents worked from home. Dominant employment sectors included agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area had a strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing with an employment share 5.3 times the regional level, while construction had limited presence at 4.4% compared to the regional average of 10.1%.

Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. In the 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 9.7% and labour force increased by 8.9%, resulting in a decrease in unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Queensland experienced employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%, with an increase in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gayndah's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.4% over five years and 12.0% over ten years, assuming no changes in population projections.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Gayndah's income level is below the national average, according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ended June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Gayndah was $37,564, with an average income of $45,328. In comparison, Regional Qld's figures were $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 11.36% since June 2023, estimated incomes for March 2026 would be approximately $41,831 (median) and $50,477 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Gayndah all fall between the 4th and 8th percentiles nationally. The income distribution in Gayndah is dominated by the $400 - $799 bracket, with 31.6% of residents (654 people), unlike the regional pattern where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates at 31.7%. After housing costs, 86.6% of income remains in Gayndah, ranking at the 7th percentile nationally.

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

The dwelling structure in Gayndah, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.0% houses and 9.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gayndah stood at 39.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.0% and rented ones at 36.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $984, below Regional Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure in Gayndah was $230, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Gayndah's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Gayndah features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 61.6% of all households, including 19.6% couples with children, 30.3% couples without children, and 11.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 38.4%, with lone person households at 34.6% and group households comprising 3.9%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.

Gayndah faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area has university qualification rates of 11.6%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 9.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.1%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificates (31.6%). Educational participation is high, with 28.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, broken down to 11.3% in primary, 10.6% in secondary, and 2.6% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.3% in primary education, 10.6% in secondary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in Gayndah is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Gayndah faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A variety of health conditions affect both younger and older age groups. The rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 45% (~935 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.1%) and mental health issues (9.7%). Conversely, 57.8% of residents claim no medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Regional Qld. Working-age individuals face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 27.5% (569 people), compared to 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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

Gayndah exhibited lower cultural diversity, with 83.0% citizens, 89.5% born in Australia, and 94.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 57.5%, compared to 52.2% regionally. The top three ancestral groups were Australian (31.5%, regional average: 26.5%), English (29.8%) and German (7.9%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal (7.8%, vs regional 3.9%), Korean (0.7%, vs 0.2%) and Lebanese (0.2%, vs 0.1%) were overrepresented in Gayndah.

Gayndah hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Gayndah's median age is 46 years, which is significantly higher than Regional Queensland's 41 years and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional Queensland, Gayndah has a higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (11.3%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.2%). This concentration of 75-84 year-olds is well above the national average of 6.1%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of Gayndah's population aged 25 to 34 has grown from 10.7% to 12.8%, while the proportion of those aged 75 to 84 has increased from 9.6% to 11.3%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 has declined from 12.4% to 10.4%, and the proportion of those aged 5 to 14 has dropped from 10.3% to 9.2%. By 2041, Gayndah's age composition is expected to change notably. The population aged 85+ is projected to grow by 74% (adding 45 people), reaching a total of 108 from the current 62. Meanwhile, the populations aged 65-74 and 5-14 are expected to decrease.