Gympie
A median age of 42 places Gympie 2 years above the national figure, while household income sits at the 13.5th percentile. The suburb has 11,355 residents across 15.76 square kilometres, producing a density of 720.4 people per square kilometre. Housing is strongly detached, with 85.0% of dwellings separate houses, and the 9.0% vacancy rate is notable for a regional service centre. Compared with nearby Southside, Gympie is the more central option for local services, employment and established transport connections. Its profile is shaped by older households, modest incomes and a car-oriented daily routine, with 81.0% driving to work and only 0.7% using public transport.
Population
11,355
Median Age
42.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,022/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
17
Gympie suits buyers seeking conventional housing rather than apartment stock, because 85.0% of dwellings are separate houses and 48.1% contain 3 bedrooms. Larger households also have options, with 27.8% of homes offering 4 or more bedrooms, compared with only 4.3% apartments. A suburb median house price is not stated, so current listings and recent sales should be checked before setting a budget. The monthly mortgage benchmark is $1,200, while mortgage costs represent 27.1% of income and rent costs 28.9%. Compared with the 38.2% renting share, outright ownership is lower at 33.2%, indicating a mix of established owners and renters. Buyers should also allow for car dependence, as 81.0% drive to work.
For Buyers
Gympie suits buyers seeking conventional housing rather than apartment stock, because 85.0% of dwellings are separate houses and 48.1% contain 3 bedrooms. Larger households also have options, with 27.8% of homes offering 4 or more bedrooms, compared with only 4.3% apartments. A suburb median house price is not stated, so current listings and recent sales should be checked before setting a budget. The monthly mortgage benchmark is $1,200, while mortgage costs represent 27.1% of income and rent costs 28.9%. Compared with the 38.2% renting share, outright ownership is lower at 33.2%, indicating a mix of established owners and renters. Buyers should also allow for car dependence, as 81.0% drive to work.
For Investors
Gympie offers a low-rent entry point, with weekly rent at $295, but the 9.0% vacancy rate is an important counterweight because available properties may take longer to lease. Renting is more common than outright ownership, at 38.2% compared with 33.2%, creating a substantial tenant base. The 2.08% annual growth trend and internal migration driver support medium-term demand, while 16 development applications in 12 months point to ongoing activity without indicating a large new dwelling pipeline. Compared with a tightly supplied market, the vacancy figure calls for conservative cash-flow assumptions. A gross yield cannot be calculated without a median sale price, so investors should assess individual listings, insurance, maintenance and likely tenant demand rather than rely on rent alone.
Development Activity
Total DAs
17
Last 12 Months
17
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Gympie
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Cooloola Christian College (Gympie)
Gympie Flexible Learning Centre (Gympie)
St Patrick's College (Gympie)
St Patrick's Primary School (Gympie)
Victory College (Gympie)
Demographics
Gympie has an older age structure than the nation, with a median age of 42, or 2 years above the national figure. University attainment is 16.9%, which is 13.2 percentage points below the national comparison, while overseas-born residents account for 11.5%, 10.1 points below the national share. Household size is also smaller at 2.3 people, or 0.2 below the national comparison. English ancestry is recorded for 4,955 residents, followed by Irish at 1,301 and Scottish at 1,213. No religion is reported by 5,250 people, compared with 4,906 identifying with Christianity. With 72.1% staying at the same address and turnover at 27.9%, Gympie is more settled than a highly mobile urban market. The older, lower-university profile can support demand for health, community and practical services.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
85.0%
Houses
10.3%
Townhouse
4.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Gympie's housing stock is detached-dominant, with separate houses accounting for 85.0% of dwellings, semi-detached homes 10.3% and apartments 4.3%. The largest bedroom group is 3 bedrooms at 48.1%, followed by 4 or more bedrooms at 27.8%, which points toward family houses rather than compact units. Tenure is mixed: 33.2% own outright, 27.2% have a mortgage and 38.2% rent. Compared with apartment supply at 4.3%, the separate-house share is much higher, keeping land and building condition central to purchase decisions. Weekly rent is $295, while rent-to-income is 28.9% and mortgage-to-income is 27.1%, a difference of 1.8 percentage points. A median house price and price-to-income ratio are not stated, so buyers should compare dwelling type, block size and recent sales rather than apply a suburb-wide price assumption.
Mortgage / mo
$1,200
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $295.
$570
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $570 · units $440
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$565
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.0%
Unoccupied
454
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
31.6%
Couples with children
38.7%
Couples, no children
27.9%
Single parent
2,871
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Gympie's largest listed industry, employing 563 people or 21.8%, followed by education at 312 and 12.1%, construction at 273 and 10.6%, retail at 249 and 9.6%, and manufacturing at 229 and 8.9%. This mix gives the local economy a practical service base, because health and education support recurring employment while construction and manufacturing add trade and production roles. Labour force participation is 47.8%, unemployment is 7.0% and the full-time rate is 53.3%, with 2,201 full-time and 1,626 part-time workers. The leading occupations are labourers at 652, trades at 643 and community or personal service workers at 614, ahead of professionals at 545. Socioeconomic conditions are below the national midpoint, with IEO in decile 2, IER decile 3, IRSD decile 2 and IRSAD decile 2. Household income at the 13.5th percentile is consistent with that lower ranking.
Unemployment
7.0%
Labour Force
4,437
Unemployed
311
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
53.3%
Part-time
39.4%
Participation
47.8%
Employed
4,126
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
16.9%
Postgraduate
3.1%
Born Overseas
11.5%
Dwellings
4,571
Transport to Work
Gympie is practical for residents with a car, as 81.0% drive to work, compared with 0.7% using public transport and 4.3% walking or cycling. Work from home accounts for 6.3%, so daily access to employment, shopping and services remains more transport-dependent than in a transit-oriented suburb. Families have access to 10 schools across government, Catholic and independent sectors, including primary, high school, flexible learning and special school options. Enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address because they can cross local streets and neighbourhood boundaries. A suburb-level crime rate is not stated, so current Queensland Police information and an inspection at different times are sensible safety checks. The IRSAD score is 885 in decile 2, below the midpoint, which points to socioeconomic pressures that can affect service access and household resilience. The median age of 42 also supports demand for health and community facilities.
Drive
81.0%
Public Transport
0.7%
Walk / Cycle
4.3%
Work from Home
6.3%
Population Forecast
+2.08%/yr
(+189 people/yr)
EstablishedGympie's forecast annual growth trend is 2.08%, driven primarily by internal migration, while population change across the wider area is 20.0% over 10 years. The demographic trajectory is labelled Aging because the senior share has risen 8.1 percentage points, the young share has fallen 6.3 points and the working share has declined 2.5 points. Rent growth of 23.5% adds pressure for tenants even though affordability is described as Stable, moving from 48.5% in 2011 to 49.3% in 2021. Growth signals are uneven: one indicator labels gentrification Active with a score of 54, while the shift measure labels the stage Not gentrifying with a score of 17. Compared with a younger growth corridor, Gympie is more likely to experience demand from internal movers and older households, because its momentum is occurring alongside population aging.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+28
Net Internal / yr
+312
Gentrification Signal
Active
Population +41% since 2011, Net internal migration +312/yr, Accelerating: 5% → 33%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Gympie compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gympie a good suburb to live in?
Gympie can suit residents wanting detached housing, established services and a regional-town lifestyle. It has 11,355 residents, 85.0% separate houses and a median age of 42, which is 2 years above the national figure. Car access matters because 81.0% drive to work and only 0.7% use public transport.
What is the median house price in Gympie?
A suburb-specific median house price is not stated for Gympie. Useful market context includes weekly rent of $295, a 9.0% vacancy rate and an 85.0% separate-house share. Buyers should compare current listings and recent sales by dwelling type, because a single town-wide figure may not reflect different streets or property conditions.
What schools are in Gympie?
Gympie has 10 listed schools across government, Catholic and independent sectors. Options include Gympie Central State School, Gympie West State School, One Mile State School, Gympie State High School, James Nash State High School, St Patrick's schools and Cooloola Christian College. Check the enrolment zone for the exact address before choosing a property.
Is Gympie safe?
A current suburb-level crime rate is not stated for Gympie, so safety should be checked using Queensland Police information and an inspection at different times of day. The suburb has 11,355 residents and a car-oriented layout, with 81.0% driving to work. Street lighting, surrounding activity and the exact address should all form part of the decision.
Is Gympie good for property investment?
Gympie may suit investors seeking a lower-rent regional market, with weekly rent of $295 and 38.2% of households renting. The 9.0% vacancy rate requires caution, while a 2.08% annual growth trend and internal migration provide supportive demand signals. A median sale price is unavailable, so yield and cash flow must be calculated for each property.
How is Gympie's population changing?
Growth across the wider area is forecast at 20.0% over 10 years, with an annual trend of 2.08% driven by internal migration. Gympie is also ageing: the senior share has increased 8.1 percentage points and the young share has fallen 6.3 points. This points to growth led more by established and older households than by a strongly youthful population.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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