Gympie Regional Council
Gympie Regional Council scores well on core operations (87/100) but only 37/100 on lifestyle & amenity — a gap worth watching.
"Gold rush heritage and Mary Valley — Gympie's country character"
Queensland · regional council · Pop. 55,000
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: moderate
Overall Score
59 out of 100
#5 of 30 regional councils in QLD
#17 in Queensland
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 48/100 |
| Community Services | 63/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 37/100 |
| Core Operations | 87/100 |
What This Means For You
Among regional councils, Gympie Regional performs strongest in infrastructure and operations (better than 87% of peers), with room to improve in lifestyle affordability (currently at the 37th percentile).
What Makes This Place Unique
Gold rush heritage and Mary Valley — Gympie's country character
Heritage city in the Mary Valley with gold mining history.
Known For
- Gold mining heritage
- Mary Valley Rattler
- Gympie Music Muster
- Mary River
Living Here
Affordable country town with Sunshine Coast access.
Hidden Gem
Amamoor State Forest — mountain biking and bush camping.