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 since the Census Gayndah's population is estimated at around 2069 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 120 people (6.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1949 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2045, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 14 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 30 persons per square kilometer in the Gayndah statistical area (Lv2). The Gayndah's 6.2% growth since census positions it within 2.6 percentage points of the non-metro area (8.8%), 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, as 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, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. 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 (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking at population projections moving forward, lower quartile growth of regional areas across the nation is anticipated, with the Gayndah (SA2) expected to grow by 58 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 1.9% in total over the 17 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 2 dwelling approvals annually from 2016 to 2020. This totals 12 dwelling approvals over the past five years. The low development levels reflect Gayndah's rural nature, where development is typically driven by specific local housing needs rather than broad market demand.

Note that 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 Rest of Qld. This activity level is similarly below national patterns. All new construction from 2016 to 2020 was comprised of detached houses, maintaining the area's rural nature with emphasis on space.

The estimated count of 814 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate Gayndah will gain 39 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. AreaSearch has identified zero projects 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 Queensland Energy Roadmap 2025. The following list details 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 in Gayndah is 5.7%, while the estimated employment growth over the past year is 10.9%.

As of September 2025, there are 1,089 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 6.3% compared to Rest of Qld's 4.1%. The workforce participation rate in Gayndah is 50.9%, lower than Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key employment sectors include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has a strong presence with an employment share 5.3 times the regional level, while construction has limited presence at 4.4% compared to the regional 10.1%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. Over the past year, employment increased by 10.9%, labour force grew by 10.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld had employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a slight rise in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary between sectors. Applying these projections to Gayndah's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.4% over five years and 12.0% over ten years.

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 financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Gayndah is $37,564 and the average income stands at $45,328. These figures compare to those of Rest of Qld's which are $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Gayndah would be approximately $41,287 (median) and $49,820 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Gayndah all fall between the 4th and 8th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that the $400 - 799 bracket dominates with 31.6% of residents (653 people), differing from regional patterns where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 31.7%. After housing expenses, 86.6% of income remains in Gayndah, ranking at only the 7th percentile nationally.

Gayndah is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

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 Non-Metro Qld's 93.4% houses and 6.6% 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, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,083. The median weekly rent in Gayndah was $230, matching Non-Metro Qld's figure. 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 percent of all households, including 19.6 percent couples with children, 30.3 percent couples without children, and 11.1 percent single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 38.4 percent, with lone person households at 34.6 percent and group households at 3.9 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.3.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 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 at 28.6%, comprising 11.3% in primary education, 10.6% in secondary education, 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.

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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, affecting both younger and older age groups. Only approximately 45% (~934 people) have private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent conditions are arthritis (11.1%) and mental health issues (9.7%), while 57.8% report no medical ailments, slightly lower than the Rest of Qld's 59.4%. The area has 26.7% (552 people) aged 65 and over, with senior health outcomes presenting challenges broadly in line with the general population's profile.

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

Gayndah's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 83.0% of its population being citizens, 89.5% born in Australia, and 94.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion in Gayndah, comprising 57.5%, compared to 56.4% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (31.5%), English (29.8%), and German (7.9%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation is higher at 7.8% in Gayndah versus 6.0% regionally, Korean at 0.7% compared to 0.1%, and Lebanese at 0.2% compared to 0.1%.

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

Gayndah's median age is 46 years, which is significantly higher than Rest of Qld's 41 years and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Qld, Gayndah has a higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (10.7%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.5%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 25-34 has grown from 10.7% to 12.5%, while the 35-44 age group increased from 9.5% to 10.7%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has declined from 12.4% to 10.8%, and the 65-74 age group dropped from 14.3% to 12.9%. By 2041, Gayndah's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 76%, reaching 113 people from the current 64. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 51% of this growth. Conversely, both the 45-54 and 65-74 age groups are expected to decrease in number.