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Gayndah has an estimated 2,065 residents, up from 1,949 at the 2021 Census — a change of 116 people, or 6.0%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 97.0% of that increase. Density is about 30 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Gayndah is estimated to have approximately 2,065 residents, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining post-Census validated addresses with updated ABS regional data. Compared with the 2021 Census count of 1,949 people, this represents an addition of 116 people (6.0%). The updated figure builds upon the ABS June 2025 ERP release indicating 2,049 residents, alongside 39 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. With a density of 30 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous space per resident. The suburb of Gayndah recorded a 6.0% expansion rate, tracking closely within 0.7 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (6.7%) and indicating solid demographic momentum.
Net overseas migration served as the core growth catalyst, accounting for roughly 97.0% of recent population gains. Population projections utilized by AreaSearch integrate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset with a 2022 baseline for local SA2 regions. For years after 2032 or locations outside that release, 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 projections based on 2021 data are used instead. Because those state models omit cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch adjusts age distributions using proportional weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region series (2022 base). Across the 16 years leading up to 2041, aggregated SA2 projections indicate an increase of 39 persons for the suburb of Gayndah, representing a 1.1% cumulative gain and aligning with bottom-quartile growth trajectories seen across regional Australia.
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Residential building approvals in Gayndah remain minimal, running at an average of 2 approvals per year and accumulating 12 across the past five years. Limited construction volumes are typical for rural settings shaped by modest housing requirements, local buyer demand, and infrastructure capacity. Given the low overall volume, yearly percentage shifts and comparative metrics are subject to substantial volatility driven by individual project filings. Building volumes in Gayndah remain substantially lower than those recorded across Rest of Qld, as well as broader nationwide benchmarks. Construction has consisted entirely of standalone homes, matching local lifestyle preferences for privacy and detached dwellings.
A ratio of 410 people per residential approval underscores the area's subdued development climate. Based on the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch, Gayndah is slated to add 23 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction rates appear well positioned to satisfy anticipated demand, supporting balanced purchasing conditions while accommodating upside beyond current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 29 current infrastructure and development projects close to Gayndah, worth an estimated $3.13 billion. 9 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic planning, public works, and capital investments can heavily shape regional performance. AreaSearch has identified no major projects with a likely direct impact on the area, though key regional initiatives include Stony Creek Wind Farm, Paradise Dam Improvement Project (New Dam Wall), Mt Rawdon Pumped Hydro Project, and Building Future Hospitals Program.
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Wondai Haly Street Retail Development
Development of a contemporary retail store featuring on-site parking and short-stay bays located on the former Mick Boisen commercial site. Approved by the South Burnett Regional Council, the project redevelops the town centre footprint to support local shopping and business activity.
The Habitat Estate
The Habitat Estate is a completed boutique masterplanned residential estate in Branyan comprising approximately 62 house and land lots. The development includes completed community infrastructure such as a public playground, Branyan Early Learning Centre, full urban services including NBN, and established homes. The originally proposed neighbourhood shops and cafes have not been confirmed as delivered. The estate is now a fully established residential community with ongoing private home construction on remaining lots.
Vitwood Branyan Estate
A major masterplanned residential community proposed by Vitwood Pty Ltd, featuring approximately 785 dwellings across 69 hectares. The project is a key component of the Branyan Local Plan Area, which was formally integrated into the Bundaberg Regional Council Planning Scheme (Version 6.5) in April 2026. The development includes a proposed neighborhood supermarket, extensive open space networks, and specialized activity centers along Childers Road designed to manage urban expansion and improve housing choice in the growing Branyan-Kensington corridor.
Hillview Estate
Hillview Estate is a residential masterplanned community located in Kingaroy. Featuring a mix of modern residential lots, it provides access to essential regional infrastructure including local schools, shopping centres, parks, and sporting facilities.
South Burnett Renewable Energy Hub
The South Burnett Renewable Energy Hub is a regional cluster of renewable generation and storage projects centred on the Tarong precinct, around 30 km west of Kingaroy. The hub's flagship project is the 436.5 MW Tarong West Wind Farm, comprising up to 97 Vestas wind turbines (each 4.5 MW, up to 280 metres tall) across about 19,000 hectares of grazing land near Kumbia and Ironpot. The wind farm received state development approval in August 2024 and federal EPBC approval in February 2026, with construction targeted to commence in late 2026 and commercial operation expected from around 2028.Once operating it is expected to power up to 230,000 homes and support around 200 construction jobs and 15 ongoing roles. The wind farm is being developed by RES, with Stanwell holding exclusivity to negotiate a long-term offtake Power Purchase Agreement after transferring its acquisition option to a private investor. The hub also includes the 300 MW / 600 MWh Tarong Battery Energy Storage System (164 Tesla Megapack 2XL units, installed by Yurika), which commenced commercial operations in February 2026, and the operational 40 MW Kingaroy Solar Farm developed and owned by Metlen (formerly Mytilineos), located approximately 1 km east of Kingaroy and completed in 2024. Together the projects support Queensland's Energy Roadmap and the conversion of the Tarong site into a clean energy hub.
Kingaroy Transformation Project
Comprehensive urban renewal and civic precinct revitalisation of Kingaroy's town centre spanning Glendon, Alford, and Haly Streets. The $45.1 million scheme delivered extensive undergrounding of overhead power cables, complete renewal of aging water and wastewater main pipes, accessible footpaths, smart street furniture, and LED public lighting. Delivered jointly by South Burnett Regional Council with state and federal funding partnerships, practical completion was officially marked in 2023.
Broadway Hotel Redevelopment
Demolition of the fire-damaged Broadway Hotel and adjoining structures, and construction of a modern two-storey hotel with ground-floor restaurant/bar and bottle shop, plus 18 short-stay accommodation units on the upper level and on-site parking. Cross-block pedestrian link proposed between Glendon Street and Kingaroy Street.
Kingaroy Hospital Redevelopment
The $92.5 million redevelopment of Kingaroy Hospital delivered a state-of-the-art, two-level clinical services building with 66 beds. The project significantly expanded local healthcare capacity, featuring a new emergency department, modern maternity suites, high-tech operating theatres, and enhanced services for dialysis, chemotherapy, and medical imaging. Designed with future flexibility in mind, the facility serves as a vital civic hub for the South Burnett region, reducing the need for patient travel to larger metropolitan centers.
1,078 residents of Gayndah are employed, from a labour force of 1,132. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 63.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,539, about 75% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour force in Gayndah features an even distribution between blue-collar and white-collar roles across multiple sectors, registering an unemployment rate of 4.8% alongside an annual job growth rate of 8.6% as modeled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents reached 1,078, with the local jobless rate tracking 0.9% higher than the Regional Qld figure of 3.9%, while labour force participation matched the regional benchmark of 64.2%. Census figures indicated that 6.0% of workers operated from home, though pandemic-related lockdown measures should be kept in mind. Key industries for local employment comprise agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Agricultural sectors show exceptionally high concentration, with local participation measuring 5.3 times the regional average. By contrast, construction accounts for 4.4% of local employment, well beneath the 10.1% observed regionally. Comparing resident counts with local Census workforce tallies suggests that employment options within the immediate boundary remain limited. In the year leading to March 2026, AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM statistical data shows that local employment expanded by 8.6% while the labour pool grew by 5.0%, driving down the unemployment rate by 3.0 percentage points. Across Regional Qld, employment grew by 0.1%, the workforce rose by 0.3%, and unemployment lifted by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts from Mar-26 project national employment to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by industry. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against Gayndah's industry distribution implies projected employment gains of 5.4% over five years and 12.0% over ten years (note that this illustrative model applies standard sector weights and does not factor in local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gayndah is $1,033 a week (about $54,000 a year), with median personal income at $570 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $37,564 a year against an average of $45,328. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxation data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows local earnings trailing nationwide standards. Taxpayers recorded a median income of $37,564 and an average income of $45,328, compared to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, modeled earnings stand at roughly $41,831 for median income and $50,477 for average income as of March 2026. Across household, personal, and family metrics, Census figures place local incomes between the 4th and 8th percentiles across Australia. About 31.6% of residents (652 individuals) earn within the $400 - 799 weekly band, contrasting with the regional market where 31.7% fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category.
Residual income after housing costs is 86.6%, placing the area in the 7th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gayndah had 717 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 0% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $230 a week and the median mortgage repayment $984 a month. Rent absorbs 22.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that detached houses make up 91.0% of the dwelling landscape in Gayndah, with semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and alternative structures accounting for the remaining 9.0%, compared against 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Outright home ownership reached 39.6%, outpacing regional figures, while properties with a mortgage made up 24.0% and rental accommodation comprised 36.4%. Median monthly mortgage costs stood at $984, well below the Regional Qld figure of $1,655, while median weekly rent was $230, compared to $345 regionally. On a national scale, housing expenses in Gayndah remain notably low against Australian averages of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gayndah counted 717 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 760 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 88% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 61.6% of all local residences, including 30.3% couples without children, 19.6% couples with children, and 11.1% single parent households. The remaining 38.4% consists of non-family arrangements, with single-person residences accounting for 34.6% and group households making up 3.9%. Median household occupancy sits at 2.2 people, lower than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.6% of adults in Gayndah hold a university qualification, including 9.6% with a bachelor degree and 1.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 93% of areas nationally. A further 31.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 340 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 923 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary qualification levels remain subdued locally, with 11.6% of residents holding a university degree compared to the Australian benchmark of 30.4%, creating targeted opportunities for future educational development. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 9.6%, postgraduate qualifications make up 1.1%, and graduate diplomas stand at 0.9%. Vocational and technical training is widely represented, with 40.0% of the population aged 15+ possessing non-school credentials across advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificates (31.6%). Participation in formal learning is strong, with 28.6% of the population attending an educational institution. This incorporates 11.3% enrolled in primary education, 10.6% in secondary schooling, and 2.6% engaged in tertiary studies.
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Getting around Gayndah means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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57.8% of residents in Gayndah report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 9.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments by AreaSearch highlight meaningful mortality and chronic condition considerations in Gayndah, affecting both younger and older cohorts. Private hospital and health insurance uptake is especially low, covering roughly 45% of residents (~932 people), compared with 52.5% in Regional Qld and 55.7% across Australia. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported ailments, diagnosed in 11.1 and 9.7% of residents. Meanwhile, 57.8% reported no chronic medical conditions, below the 67.6% recorded across Regional Qld. Chronic illnesses are noticeably present among working-age residents. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 28.3% of the community (584 people), compared to 20.3% regionally, with overall health indicators for older cohorts broadly mirroring broader community patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Gayndah is largely Australian-born, at 89.5% of residents, with 5.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.5%) and English (29.8%). 7.8% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Gayndah registers below-average cultural diversity, with Australian citizens making up 83.0% of residents, 89.5% born in Australia, and 94.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity represents the predominant religious affiliation, claimed by 57.5% of the community compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding reported parental heritage, Australian ancestry leads at 31.5% (above the 26.5% regional benchmark), followed by English ancestry at 29.8% and German background at 7.9%. Several other backgrounds show distinctive local representations, with Australian Aboriginal ancestry comprising 7.8% of residents compared to 3.9% regionally, Korean representation at 0.7% (vs 0.2%), and Lebanese at 0.2% (vs 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gayndah is 47, older than 85% of areas nationally. 24.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age profile of Gayndah skews toward older generations. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates that seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 28.3% of the populace compared to 20.4% in Regional Qld, while youth and children (0 - 24) account for 26.6% against a regional benchmark of 29.6%. The estimated median age in August 2026 is 47, matching the 2021 Census result, outstripping the Regional Qld 2021 Census median of 41 by 6 years, and surpassing the national Census figure of 38. Young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) have risen from 20.2% at the Census to an estimated 23.1%.
By 2041, retiree and senior cohorts are anticipated to experience the largest increase, adding 58 people (10%) to reach 642, whereas declines are expected across younger cohorts, middle-aged groups, and early retirees.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gayndah
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 39 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,949 at the 2021 Census → 2,065 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL31106). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.