Average rent in Gympie - South, QLD2026

Gympie - South is part of the Gympie council area and sits 144km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 7,561 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $300/week, which is below the Queensland median of $359/week. About 27% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
7,561

ABS 2021

Median age
44
Distance to Brisbane
144 km
Households renting
27%
Separate houses
90%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
10%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Gympie

Renting in Gympie - South

Gympie - South comes in cheaper than most of Queensland — the typical renter pays $300/week, around 16% below the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 71% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 27% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (90%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 7,561, median age 44, and the most common occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. 10% of residents were born overseas. At 144km from Brisbane, Gympie - South typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Gympie - South?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Gympie - South, QLD was $300. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Gympie - South rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Gympie - South sat at $300 — 16% below the state average. The suburb is 144km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (90% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Gympie - South have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Gympie - South's $300/week (ABS 2021) include Boonah, Wilsonton, Toowoomba - Central. Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan, Slacks Creek, Lockyer Valley - West sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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