Gympie, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Gympie QLD is 11,355 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gympie is $565 per week ($29,380 per year). Median rent in Gympie is $295 per week ($1,278 per month). Gympie has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Gympie has a population density of 720 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gympie is England. The most common religion is No religion (46.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gympie is $1,200.

There were 4,610 recorded offences in Gympie in 2025-26, a rate of 406 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1,499 offences).

Population
11,355
Census 2021
Median income
$565/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$295/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

Gympie vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Gympie is $565 a week, 24% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,285th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $295 a week, $25 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 28.9% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 42, the same age as in the typical QLD suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureGympieTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$565/wk$747/wk −24%$766/wk
Household income$1,022/wk$1,593/wk −36%$1,637/wk
Rent$295/wk$320/wk −8%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,200/mo$1,625/mo −26%$1,733/mo
Median age4242 0 yrs42
Rent share of household income28.9%20.4% +8.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Gympie, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Gympie Population

11,355 residents at the 2021 Census.

Gympie Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$565/wk
$29,380 per year
Ranked 7,545 of 14,663
Median Rent
$295/wk
$1,278 per month
Ranked 5,069 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,200/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Gympie Rent Prices & Affordability

29% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,022/wk
Median rent $295/wk
Rent to income 28.9%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Gympie against your income

About $4,429 a month
Median rent $295/wk
Left after rent $727/wk
Rent share 28.9%

Gympie Schools

13
schools nearby
8
government
966
avg ICSEA score
5,926
total students
St Patrick's Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 346 students
1039
ICSEA
St Patrick's College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 514 students
1037
ICSEA
Victory College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 851 students
1026
ICSEA
Cooloola Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 537 students
1013
ICSEA
James Nash State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,027 students
976
ICSEA
Gympie Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 88 students
962
ICSEA
Gympie South State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 518 students
955
ICSEA
Gympie State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,012 students
955
ICSEA
Gympie West State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 384 students
948
ICSEA
Gympie Central State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 138 students
931
ICSEA
One Mile State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 316 students
925
ICSEA
Two Mile State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 92 students
913
ICSEA
Gympie Flexible School Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 103 students
880
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Gympie, Queensland: 26.1835°S, 152.6639°E

Gympie Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (13)

People in Gympie

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.1% (5,345) Female 52.9% (6,008)

Population Density

720
people per km²
11,355 people · 15.8 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,327
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.7%
New Zealand
2.4%
Philippines
0.8%
India
0.5%
Germany
0.4%
United States of America
0.3%
Scotland
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Tagalog
0.4%
Mandarin
0.4%
German
0.2%
Punjabi
0.2%
Malayalam
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Italian
0.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
43.6%
Australian
43.2%
Irish
11.5%
Scottish
10.7%
German
6.6%
Australian Aboriginal
5.2%
Italian
1.6%
Dutch
1.3%
Filipino
1.1%
New Zealander
1.1%
Chinese
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
46.2%
Catholic
13.9%
Anglican
11.3%
Not stated
8.0%
Uniting Church
5.9%
Christian (other)
3.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.0%
Baptist
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
35.9% 3,329
Separated
5.0% 464
Divorced
13.6% 1,259
Widowed
8.4% 778
Never married
37.1% 3,442

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
34.6%
Couple: no children
28.3%
One parent: children under 15
17.2%
Couple: no children under 15
10.3%
One parent: no children under 15
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
34.7%
2 persons
34.4%
3 persons
13.2%
4 persons
10.2%
5 persons
4.7%
6+ persons
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Gympie

Housing Tenure

Of the 4,592 occupied private dwellings in Gympie at the 2021 Census, 37.5% were rented, 32.6% owned outright and 26.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.3% 61 dwellings
Owned outright
32.6% 1,495 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
26.6% 1,221 dwellings
Rented
37.5% 1,720 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.0% 94 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
89.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
6.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.1%
2 bedrooms
19.6%
3 bedrooms
48.4%
4 bedrooms
24.2%
5 bedrooms
3.2%
6+ bedrooms
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.8%
$300-$449/mo
4.1%
$450-$599/mo
2.8%
$600-$799/mo
8.4%
$800-$999/mo
12.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
35.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
9.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
2.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
9.2%
1 vehicle
42.8%
2 vehicles
33.7%
3 vehicles
9.7%
4+ vehicles
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Gympie

Employment

Employed full-time
26.1% 2,200 people
Employed part-time
19.3% 1,627 people
Unemployed
3.7% 315 people
Not in labour force
50.8% 4,280 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
19.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.1%
Community & Personal Service
17.9%
Labourers
11.4%
Clerical & Administrative
10.9%
Managers
8.6%
Sales Workers
7.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.6%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
1.9%
$300-$399/wk
3.4%
$400-$499/wk
11.3%
$500-$649/wk
9.1%
$650-$799/wk
11.2%
$800-$999/wk
9.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.3%
$4,000+/wk
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
8.5%
$300-$399/wk
8.0%
$400-$499/wk
7.2%
$500-$649/wk
5.5%
$650-$799/wk
13.0%
$800-$999/wk
13.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.7%
$3,500+/wk
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.9%
Did not go to work
11.5%
Car (passenger)
7.1%
Walked only
3.6%
Truck
1.0%
Other
0.7%
Bus
0.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Bicycle
0.3%
Ferry
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.7%
Bachelor Degree
17.5%
Certificate I/II
5.4%
Postgraduate Degree
3.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
18.1%
Engineering
16.9%
Society & Culture
15.5%
Health
13.0%
Education
10.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.9%
Architecture & Building
7.6%
Agriculture & Environment
3.9%
Creative Arts
2.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.6%
Information Technology
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.9%
Secondary: Government
28.9%
Vocational Education
10.0%
Pre-school
7.6%
Secondary: Catholic
4.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.3%
Primary: Catholic
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
81.4%
Has need for assistance
12.5%
Need for assistance not stated
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,749
Arthritis
523
Asthma
477
Lung condition
475
Heart disease
395
Diabetes
378
Cancer
212
Stroke
177
Kidney disease
166
Dementia
86

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.1% 1,309
Did not provide
84.9% 7,334

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.2% 1,315
Not a volunteer
84.8% 7,349

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 6
Current ADF: Reserves
0.0% 4
Previously served
4.0% 350
Never served
95.9% 8,363

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.7%
1 child
13.7%
2 children
26.8%
3 children
18.7%
4 children
9.5%
5+ children
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
20
1951: 1960
101
1961: 1970
167
1971: 1980
158
1981: 1990
160
1991: 2000
111
2001: 2010
177
2011: 2015
122
2016
31
2017
35
2018
37
2019
29
2020
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

19.1%
moved in the last year
51.5%
moved in the last 5 years
7.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
47.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
8,542
Moved from QLD
1,230
Moved: same area (SA2)
581
Moved from NSW
55
Moved from VIC
46
Moved from overseas
30
Moved from NT
11
Moved from WA
8
Moved from TAS
6
Moved from ACT
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.8%
5: 14 hours
26.3%
15: 29 hours
12.8%
30+ hours
10.7%
Did not do domestic work
29.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
74.3%
Step family: no other children
15.4%
Blended family: no other children
7.5%
Intact family: other children present
1.2%
Other couple: children only
1.2%
Blended family: other children present
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Gympie Crime Statistics

4,610 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
1,499
Drug Offences
860
Break & Enter
492
Domestic Violence
426
Assault
382
Traffic
264
Property Damage
209
Weapons
172
Fraud
148
Sexual Offences
136
Robbery
20
Homicide
2

Total offences by year

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Gympie

The closest suburb to Gympie is Southside, 3.2 km away.

Southside
3.2 km away · income $585/wk · rent $285/wk
Monkland
3.9 km away · income $575/wk · rent $280/wk
Tamaree
5.4 km away · income $620/wk · rent $350/wk
Jones Hill
6.0 km away · income $748/wk · rent $373/wk
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7.6 km away · income $609/wk · rent $300/wk
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7.6 km away · income $683/wk · rent $310/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gympie

What is the population of Gympie QLD?

The population of Gympie QLD is 11,355 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 720 people per km². Gympie is ranked #498 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gympie?

The median personal income in Gympie QLD is $565 per week, or $29,380 per year. The median household income is $1,022 per week. Family income is $1,327 per week. Gympie is ranked #7,545 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gympie?

Median rent in Gympie QLD is $295 per week ($1,278 per month). Rent represents 28.9% of household income, which is considered moderate. Gympie ranks #5,069 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gympie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gympie QLD is $1,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gympie?

The median age in Gympie QLD is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gympie a good suburb to live in?

Gympie is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 11,355. The median income is $565/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31280. All dollar figures in AUD.