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Southside

QLD 4570 • Rest of QLD

6,312
Population (2021)
$30,420
Median Income
18.64 km²
Area
$285/wk
Median Rent
Retiree-HavenRegionalPeacefulAffordableEstablished

About Southside

Southside is a residential suburb on the southern fringe of Gympie, a regional city located approximately 170 kilometres north of Brisbane within the Gympie Regional Council area. With a population of around 6,312 across nearly 19 square kilometres at an elevation of 81 metres, it forms part of the broader Gympie urban area and reflects the quieter pace of life typical of Queensland's hinterland. The median age of 46 is notably older than the Australian average, and the median household income of $1,175 per week is consistent with regional Queensland patterns, where cost of living remains more affordable than in the south-east corner.

Southside's older demographic — with a particularly strong cohort aged 55 to 74 — gives the suburb a retiree-friendly character, with many residents drawn to the region's affordable housing and relaxed lifestyle away from the coast. The community has strong Christian ties, and its predominantly Anglo-Celtic ancestry (English, Australian, Irish, Scottish) gives the suburb a traditional, close-knit regional Queensland feel. Gympie's town centre, schools, sporting clubs, and the Gympie Base Hospital are all readily accessible, making Southside a practical and peaceful base for families and retirees alike.

Southside 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
-26.21°, 152.65°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
18.64 km²
Elevation
81m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$285
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,387
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
46 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
5%

104 state housing + 18 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,737
Census 2021
6,312
▲ 10.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$26,052
Income 2021
$30,420
▲ 16.8% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,347
Born Overseas 627

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 166
  • 2. New Zealand 116
  • 3. South Africa 49
  • 4. Philippines 35
  • 5. Germany 26
  • 6. India 24
  • 7. Netherlands 24
  • 8. United States 24
  • 9. Scotland 23
  • 10. Thailand 16

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,901
Australian 2,621
Irish 697
Scottish 694
German 539
Australian Aboriginal 246
Italian 111
Dutch 109
Filipino 47
New Zealander 47

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,520
Both parents born in Australia
782
Both parents born overseas
656
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.8%
No Religion
39.5%
Buddhism
0.6%
Islam
0.3%
Sikhism
0.2%
Hinduism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
298 (4.7%)
5-14 years
744 (11.8%)
15-19 years
422 (6.7%)
20-24 years
346 (5.5%)
25-34 years
648 (10.3%)
35-44 years
636 (10.1%)
45-54 years
765 (12.1%)
55-64 years
805 (12.8%)
65-74 years
908 (14.4%)
75-84 years
539 (8.5%)
85+ years
204 (3.2%)

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