Gympie is in the midst of growth!

While the property market throughout Australia has been a bit sluggish of late, real estate experts predict that the Queensland property market is set to boom, with an influx of residents coming in and settling from our southern states. And a focus of the boom is predicted to be the beautiful Gympie region, with Gympie growth on the radar of residents and investors alike.

Gympie Growth
Queensland currently represents 20% of Australia’s total population. Unlike the astronomical property prices being seen in places like Sydney and Melbourne, Queensland offers quality homes for more affordable prices along with a fantastic standard of living. It is a great option for property purchase and investment, and market experts support the statement that Queensland represents Australia’s most appealing and realistic state for buying, investing, and living a relaxed and rewarding Aussie lifestyle.
Gympie growth, in particular, is on the radar of buyers and investors alike. Property values in Gympie have increased in recent years with the development of the new highway making it much more quicker get to the Sunshine Coast, people are also seeking bigger land lots and nice big homes that offer an achievable price tag. The Wide Bay area (of which Gympie is a part) is the only region throughout Australia where house and unit values have both risen in the last year.
Gympie itself has experienced a rise in unit values of an impressive 15.4%, and house price growth was among the strongest throughout the entirety of Queensland.

Why Buy in Gympie?
● Location – situated 160km north of Brisbane Airport, Gympie lies on the Mary River. It is just a 40-minute drive to the Sunshine Coast and Tin Can Bay and is just 30 minutes to Noosa. On the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef and Fraser Island, the region is also home to national parks, state forests, and the subtropical climate is perfect for enjoying the Great Outdoors.

● Lifestyle - Gympie is a small town with a population of just over 20,000; the wider region is home to 50,000. It is a charming locality famous for its goldfield and is a quiet, safe, peaceful place to live. Gympie offers an enviable lifestyle with a great balance between work and life; it’s a lovely place to raise a family or retire to.

● Amenities – think casual dining, local seafood and produce, and quaint cafes. There are numerous schools both public and private, as well as a campus of the Wide Bay Institute of TAFE. The University of the Sunshine Coast also has a Gympie campus. There is a small local airport just south of Gympie, and there are local rail services on your doorstep. The Bruce Highway provides road connection to other major Queensland centres.

● Attractions in the Gympie area include:

▪ Valley Rattler Steam Train
▪ Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum
▪ Mary Valley
▪ Mothar Mountain Speedway
▪ Nearby Beaches (including Rainbow Beach)
▪ Tin Can Bay and dolphins
▪ Fraser Island
▪ Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival
▪ Woondum National Park
▪ Gympie Music Muster
▪ MX Farm Queensland (motorcross Park)

● Affordability – Gympie currently has a median house price below $300,000 and, as such, purchasing a home or investment property in the region is incredibly affordable. It represents a fantastic opportunity for first home buyers, young families, and investors to get into the market for the first time or maximise on affordability and relatively low mortgages. Seniors can downsize in Gympie while maintaining their nest-eggs for their retirement.

Choose One Agency Gympie
One Agency Gympie is a top local real estate agency which delivers the very best in marketing, service, integrity and skill, providing a personal touch that is unparalleled by others in our region. To discuss your needs regarding buying, selling, renting, or to learn more about what Gympie has to offer, call our office today on 07 5331 3045, or email us at peteangle@oneagency.com.au.