Gayndah

An assessment of population growth drivers in Gayndah reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Gayndah is around 167,778. This reflects an increase of 9,646 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 158,132. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 2,018 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 14 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 2,464 persons per square kilometer, placing Gayndah in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 6.1% growth since the census is comparable to the SA3 area's 6.2%, demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and interstate migration playing minimal roles.

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 and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 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. Looking ahead, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected, with Gayndah projected to expand by 5,007 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 5.4% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Gayndah when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Gayndah averaged around 230 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 1,151 homes were approved, with a further 59 approved in FY-26 to date. Each year, on average, 4.5 new residents are associated with every home built during these five financial years.

This significant demand exceeds new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost of $793,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26 alone, $537.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Comparatively, Gayndah has 15.0% less new development per person than Greater Brisbane and ranks among the 24th percentile of areas assessed nationally. This indicates limited choices for buyers, supporting demand for existing dwellings.

The area's development activity is also below the national average, suggesting its established nature and potential planning limitations. New development in Gayndah consists of 62.0% standalone homes and 38.0% medium to high-density housing, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments. This shift marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns, currently 156.0% houses, potentially due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Gayndah reflects a highly mature market, with around 892 people per dwelling approval. With population expected to remain stable or decline, the area should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Gayndah has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

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Employment performance in Gayndah has been broadly consistent with national averages

Gayndah has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 6.7% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 6.2%.

As of June 2025, there are 42,244 residents employed, and the unemployment rate is 2.6% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Gayndah is 114.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The majority of employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

The area has a particularly strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share that is 1.9 times the regional level. As at the Census, there are 0.8 workers for each resident, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. During the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 6.2%, and labour force increased by 4.9%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4%, labour force growth of 4.0%, with unemployment falling 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Gayndah's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2022, Gayndah had a median income among taxpayers of $95,682 and an average income of $111,882. These figures are below the national average. In Greater Brisbane, median and average incomes were $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% from July 2022 to September 2025, estimated median and average incomes for Gayndah are approximately $109,068 and $127,534 respectively. From the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census conducted in August 2021, Gayndah's household income ranks at the 56th percentile ($2,886 weekly) and personal income at the 36th percentile. Income analysis shows that 63.4% of locals (106,371 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket, similar to the broader area where 33.3% occupy this range. Income distribution is polarized with 51.8% in lower brackets (<$800/week) and 32.6% in higher brackets (>$3,000/week). High housing costs consume 63.8% of income, leaving disposable income at the 54th percentile. Gayndah's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

The latest Census data indicates that in Gayndah, 155.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 44.4% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. In contrast, Brisbane metro had 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gayndah stood at 49.2%, with mortgaged properties making up 70.8% of the remainder and rented dwellings accounting for 80.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gayndah was $3,276, exceeding Brisbane metro's average of $1,083. The median weekly rent in Gayndah was recorded at $640, compared to Brisbane metro's figure of $230. Nationally, Gayndah's median monthly mortgage repayment is significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while its median weekly rent is substantially above the national figure of $375.

Gayndah features high concentrations of group households and family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 145.6% of all households, including 64.6% couples with children, 43.8% couples without children, and 34.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise -45.6%, with lone person households at 47.2% and group households at 7.4%. The median household size is 5.6 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.3.

The educational profile of Gayndah exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Gayndah's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 41.2% have university qualifications, compared to 11.9% in the SA3 area and 13.3% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 28.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 72.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas (21.2%) and certificates (51.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 65.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 23.4% in primary education, 19.4% in secondary education, and 8.8% pursuing tertiary education. Gayndah's three schools have a combined enrollment of 340 students, serving distinct age groups with two primary and one secondary school. The area functions as an education hub with 41.5 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 13.9, attracting students from surrounding communities.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Gayndah has 784 active public transport stops. These are served by 84 different routes that together facilitate 9,594 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as moderate, with residents on average being located 418 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 1,370 trips per day, which works out to about 12 weekly trips per stop.

Gayndah's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Gayndah, particularly for younger cohorts who have a very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is approximately 99%, covering about 166,167 people in total, which is higher compared to Greater Brisbane's 46.6%. Nationally, the average is 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in Gayndah, affecting 17.8% and 16.8% of residents respectively. Notably, 137.0% of residents claimed to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 59.4% across Greater Brisbane. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 30.8%, or about 51,608 people, compared to Greater Brisbane's 26.8%. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Gayndah is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Gayndah has a population where 56.0% speak languages other than English at home, with 72.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 97.4%. Islam's representation in Gayndah is 15.2%, significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 0.2%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (46.4%), Australian (41.0%), and Other (34.2%), all substantially higher than regional averages. Samoan, Maori, and New Zealand ethnicities are notably overrepresented in Gayndah compared to regional averages: 4.8% vs 0.0%, 4.4% vs 0.3%, and 2.8% vs 0.5% respectively.

Gayndah's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Gayndah's median age is 70 years, notably exceeding Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and substantially exceeding Australia's national average of 38 years. The age distribution aligns closely with Greater Brisbane's average across all cohorts. The concentration of individuals aged 5-14 is well above the national average of 12.2%. Following the Census conducted in 2021, the population percentage for those aged 75 to 84 grew from 8.8% to 11.4%, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 26.4% to 28.2%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 27.8% to 25.2%, and the 65 to 74 group dropped from 17.8% to 16.2%. Demographic modeling suggests that Gayndah's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. Leading this demographic shift, the population aged 85+ is projected to grow by approximately -31%, reaching 3,627 people from a current figure of 5,234. Conversely, population declines are projected for both the 85+ and 75 to 84 cohorts.