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Gympie

QLD 4570 • Rest of QLD

11,355
Population (2021)
$29,380
Median Income
15.11 km²
Area
$295/wk
Median Rent
Regional CentreHeritageCountry LivingAffordable

About Gympie

Gympie is a regional city 160 kilometres north of Brisbane, historically significant as the gold rush town that "saved Queensland." With around 22,000 residents, it serves as a gateway to the Cooloola Coast and tin can bay.

Historic character and regional hub status define Gympie—heritage buildings, country atmosphere, and affordable living attract tree-changers and retirees. The community enjoys country lifestyle with city services.

Gympie falls under postcode 4570 and is governed by Gympie Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gympie electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4570
Urban Area
Gympie
LGA / Council
Gympie
Federal Electorate
Wide Bay
State Electorate
Gympie
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.18°, 152.66°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
15.11 km²
Elevation
92m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Goldfield Plaza Shopping Centre Cnr Monkland Street & O'Connell Street Gympie 4570 QLD
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Excelsior And Perserverance Streets Gympie 4570 QLD
  • ALDI
    43-47 Hyne Street, Gympie QLD 4570

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$295
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,200
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
42 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4%

114 state housing + 70 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,803
Census 2021
11,355
▲ 5.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,480
Income 2021
$29,380
▲ 15.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,430
Born Overseas 1,224

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 303
  • 2. New Zealand 271
  • 3. Philippines 89
  • 4. India 59
  • 5. Germany 42
  • 6. United States 38
  • 7. Scotland 35
  • 8. Netherlands 31
  • 9. South Africa 31
  • 10. China 25

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,955
Australian 4,911
Irish 1,301
Scottish 1,213
German 744
Australian Aboriginal 596
Italian 179
Dutch 145
Filipino 125
New Zealander 120

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

7,888
Both parents born in Australia
1,433
Both parents born overseas
1,277
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.0%
Christianity
43.2%
Buddhism
0.5%
Hinduism
0.3%
Islam
0.2%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
629 (5.5%)
5-14 years
1,455 (12.8%)
15-19 years
721 (6.3%)
20-24 years
615 (5.4%)
25-34 years
1,302 (11.5%)
35-44 years
1,231 (10.8%)
45-54 years
1,303 (11.5%)
55-64 years
1,379 (12.1%)
65-74 years
1,307 (11.5%)
75-84 years
941 (8.3%)
85+ years
478 (4.2%)

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