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Gayndah has an estimated 2,071 residents, up from 1,949 at the 2021 Census — a change of 122 people, or 6.3%. Growth has averaged 0.9% 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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According to ABS population updates processed for the wider region alongside newly validated addresses checked by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Gayndah has a population estimated at 2,071 in May 2026. This represents a gain of 122 residents (6.3%) from the 1,949 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an estimated resident count of 2,060 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release combined with 32 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. Consequently, the suburb of Gayndah has a density of 30 persons per square kilometer, which indicates substantial space per resident.
The post-census growth of 6.3% in the suburb of Gayndah is within 0.3 percentage points of the 6.6% rate observed across the SA3 region, showing comparable growth dynamics. Net overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth, accounting for approximately 97.0% of the overall population rise in recent times. Projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 and utilizing 2022 as a base year are sourced from ABS and Geoscience Australia. For any SA2 locations not covered in that release, or for timeframes beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 numbers are used. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch scales these cohorts using proportional growth weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections which are based on 2022 data. Over the longer term, population growth is projected to align with the bottom quartile of national regional areas, with the suburb of Gayndah expected to add 45 residents by 2041 under consolidated SA2-level figures, indicating a total growth rate of 1.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Real estate expansion is minimal in Gayndah, with development approvals averaging 2 per year, which sums to 14 over the last five years. These low levels of construction activity are characteristic of the rural setting, where new projects are generally prompted by specific local housing requirements rather than broad market dynamics. Given these tiny figures, yearly percentage shifts and relative metrics can experience major fluctuations from single projects. The volume of property development in Gayndah is substantially below the average for the Rest of Qld, and similarly falls behind national benchmarks.
Furthermore, recent residential building approvals consist entirely of standalone houses, preserving the low-density, rural character of the area. An estimated 586 residents per single residential approval highlights the quiet nature of this building market. Looking forward, the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch suggest the local population will expand by 34 residents by 2041. Based on current approval rates, new housing supply is positioned to satisfy local demand, maintaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for gains beyond current population forecasts.
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 $3.08 billion. 10 are already under construction and 11 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional outcomes. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having an influence on the area. Major regional initiatives include the Stony Creek Wind Farm, the Paradise Dam Improvement Project (New Dam Wall), the Mt Rawdon Pumped Hydro Project, and the Building Future Hospitals Program, with details provided on those most likely to impact the locality.
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Wondai Haly Street Retail Development
Modern retail store with 30 car parks and four short-stay parking bays on former Mick Boisen store site. Development to revitalize Wondai town centre commercial district with contemporary shopping and business premises.
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.
Harris Road Short-Term Accommodation Complex
Construction of 14-unit short-term accommodation complex at corner of Harris Road and Hodge Street. Modern self-contained units targeting business travelers and tourist market with central location and contemporary amenities.
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.
1,093 residents of Gayndah are employed, from a labour force of 1,147. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 64.4%. 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 1,537, about 74% 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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Aggregated statistical data from AreaSearch shows a balanced local workforce of both white and blue-collar workers across multiple industries, with unemployment at 4.7% and annual employment growth estimated at 8.8%. In March 2026, working residents numbered 1,093, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.8% higher than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, while workforce participation matched the Regional Qld level of 64.3%. Census statistics indicate that a minor 6.0% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure reflects historical pandemic lockdown conditions. The primary employment sectors for local workers are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
The workforce shows a strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, representing an employment share 5.3 times greater than the regional benchmark. In contrast, construction plays a smaller role, accounting for 4.4% of jobs compared to 10.1% across the region. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident workforce suggests that local job opportunities within the area are limited. Based on AreaSearch calculations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the year ending March 2026 saw local employment rise by 8.8% and the labor force expand by 5.4%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 2.9 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld experienced employment growth of 0.1%, labor force expansion of 0.3%, and a rise in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional context on future employment trends. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future patterns. Across the nation, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations between industries. Applying these sectoral trends to the local industry mix indicates that employment could rise by 5.4% over five years and 12.0% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes without localized population adjustments.
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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Tax data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that local income levels fall below the national average. The median income among taxpayers is $37,564 and the average income is $45,328, compared to Regional Qld medians and averages of $53,146 and $66,593. Accounting for a 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $41,831 for median income and $50,477 for average income as of March 2026. According to Census records, family, household, and personal incomes fall between the 4th and 8th percentiles nationwide.
The weekly income band of $400 - 799 is the most common, comprising 31.6% of residents (654 people), contrasting with the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 band is most common at 31.7%. Residents retain 86.6% of their income after paying for housing, which ranks 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 residential properties consist of 91.0% standalone houses and 9.0% alternative dwellings like apartments, semi-detached properties, and other options, compared to Regional Qld averages of 76.4% houses and 23.6% alternative structures. Outright home ownership stands at 39.6%, which is considerably higher than Regional Qld averages, while mortgaged properties account for 24.0% and rental properties make up 36.4%. The median monthly mortgage payment is $984, which is lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent is $230 compared to $345 regionally. On a national level, mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gayndah counted 717 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 762 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 households make up 61.6% of all homes, consisting of couples without children at 30.3%, couples with children at 19.6%, and single parents at 11.1%. Non-family households account for 38.4%, with lone person living arrangements making up 34.6% and group homes at 3.9%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller 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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The region presents low levels of tertiary education, with university graduation rates at 11.6%, which is below the national average of 30.4%. This highlights a potential area for targeted educational strategies. Within university degrees, bachelor qualifications lead at 9.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.1% and graduate diplomas at 0.9%. Vocational education is common, with 40.0% of residents aged 15+ holding trade or technical certificates, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.4% and certificates at 31.6%. Enrollment rates in education are high, with 28.6% of local residents actively studying. This cohort includes 11.3% in primary schools, 10.6% in high schools, and 2.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality rates and chronic health issues reveal major medical challenges in the community across both older and younger age groups, alongside a very low private health insurance rate of approximately 45% of the population (~935 people). This compares to a rate of 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues are arthritis and mental health disorders, affecting 11.1% and 9.7% of residents respectively. Conversely, 57.8% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic disease rates are elevated among working-age individuals.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 27.5% of the population (569 people), which is higher than the Regional Qld level of 20.4%. Health profiles for older residents show challenges, aligning generally with national rankings for the broader community.
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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Cultural diversity metrics are below average, with citizens accounting for 83.0% of the population, Australian-born individuals representing 89.5%, and English-only speakers at home making up 94.5%. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 57.5% of the community compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental birthplace ancestry, the three largest groups are Australian at 31.5% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 26.5%, English at 29.8%, and German at 7.9%. Other demographics show specific variances: Australian Aboriginal representation is higher at 7.8% of the local population (compared to 3.9% regionally), Korean ancestry is at 0.7% (compared to 0.2%), and Lebanese ancestry is at 0.2% (compared to 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gayndah is 46, older than 85% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 25.4% 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 median age of 46 years is higher than the Regional Qld average of 41 years and the national average of 38 years. The local demographic has a higher proportion of residents in the 75 - 84 bracket (11.3%) compared to Regional Qld, but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (9.2%). The proportion of residents aged 75 - 84 is also higher than the national rate of 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 cohort grew from 10.7% to 12.8% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 9.6% to 11.3%.
Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.4% to 10.4%, and the 5 to 14 age bracket decreased from 10.3% to 9.2%. Projections to 2041 indicate that the cohort aged 85+ will grow by 74% (45 people) to reach 108 from 62, while the cohorts for 65 to 74 and 5 to 14 are projected to decrease.
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 Aug 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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 5 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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 — 32 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,949 at the 2021 Census → 2,071 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 May 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.