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Southside suburb profile

Southside is a largely residential suburb on the southern side of Gympie, sitting beside stretches of the Mary River and mixing typical suburban streets with occasional semi-rural blocks. Housing ranges from older timber cottages and brick homes to more recent family houses, so the area appeals to families, tradespeople and retirees seeking a quieter base close to town. Residents enjoy riverfront reserves, neighbourhood parks and local sporting fields, while everyday shopping, schools and community facilities are a short drive away and road connections make access to the wider region straightforward.

Southside property market performance

Current median dwelling price$556,500Past 3 months

Property growth+38.0%Past 12 months

Southside has relatively few recent unit sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median unit price. On the house side, the median house price is $840,000, with house values rising sharply, up 12.8% over the last 12 months. Unit values also rose sharply, up 63.2% over the same period, and increased more strongly than house values.

Over the last three months 40 houses and 5 units changed hands. Houses sold in a median of 14 days.

The rental market in Southside shows a contrast: house rents averaged $600 a week and edged up a slight 0.8% over the last 12 months, while unit rents averaged $480 a week and rose sharply, up 15.7%, so unit rents grew faster than house rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$840KN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
12.8%63.2%
Sold
Past 3 months
405
Median days on market
Past 12 months
14N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$600$480
Change in rent
Past 12 months
0.8%15.7%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Southside demographics

Couple families without children are the largest family group at 45.8%, while couple families with children make up 32.9% and one-parent families account for 19.7%. Other families are a very small component at 1.6%. Together, the two couple-family groups represent 78.7% of families.

The community numbers 6,312 people and has a median age of 46. The median total household income is $1,175 a week, roughly $61,100 a year.

In Southside, 70.2% of homes are owner-occupied (39.6% owned outright and 30.6% owned with a mortgage), while 29.8% of dwellings are rented.

Suburbs near Southside

Some popular suburbs near Southside include:

  • Gympie: Regional centre on the Mary River with a mix of services and heritage.
  • Pie Creek: Leafy, semi-rural locality with bushland and small creek valleys.
  • Monkland: Small historic village character alongside rural land and tree cover.
  • Jones Hill: Predominantly residential and rural-residential blocks set on gentle hills.
  • Araluen: Established residential suburb with pockets of bushland and creeklines.

How does Southside compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Southside’s median house price is 19.8% higher than Gympie’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Southside have grown 11.3% higher than in Araluen.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Southside have grown 42.0% higher than in Gympie.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Southside are selling 72.5% faster than in Pie Creek.

Choose the right real estate agents in Southside

Currently, there are 61 real estate agents working in Southside—but not all agents deliver the same results. The right agent could make a huge difference to your final sale price.

Only 5 out of these 61 agents sold 30.8% of all properties in Southside over the past year. Choosing one of these top-performing agents means tapping into proven expertise for a better sale outcome.

Real estate agents in Southside typically charge a commission of 2% to 3.25%. Negotiating a fair commission rate and the right structure can motivate your agent to work even harder, helping you sell for more and potentially saving you thousands of dollars.

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