Gympie vs Southside
The verdict
Gympie rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Gympie is closer to the coast (40.5 km vs 42.0 km).
Scores
GympieSouthside
| Gympie | Southside | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 34 |
| Transport | 35 | 0 |
| Education | 37 | 38 |
| Liveability | 76 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gympie | Southside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,355 | 6,312 |
| Median age | 42 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,022 | $1,175 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.1% | 20.7% |
| Born in Australia | 83.0% | 84.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Gympie — · Southside —
Property
| Gympie | Southside | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $560 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Gympie | Southside | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 625 | 618 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 379 | 380 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,175 | 5,175 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gympie | Southside | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 2 |
| Government | 6 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | 989 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gympie · Southside
Transport
| Gympie | Southside | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 6.5 km |
Liveability
| Gympie | Southside | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 0 |
| Parks | 15 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 40.5 km | 42.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 147.5 km | 145.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 680 m | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Gympie | Southside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,355 | 6,312 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,675 | 7,534 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.70% | 4.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gympie or Southside?
Gympie and Southside have similar residential safety scores (82 and 82/100).
Which has better schools, Gympie or Southside?
Southside has a higher average school ICSEA (Gympie 968 vs Southside 989; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gympie or Southside?
Gympie has the higher transport score (Gympie 35/100 vs Southside 0/100).
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