Gympie Population 2026
Gympie has a population of 22,424, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Queensland. Roughly 0.1% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 251× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,424
Rank in Australia
#63
Coordinates
26.19°S, 152.66°E
~69 m elevation · Australia/Brisbane
Distance to capital (Canberra)
1,066 km
662 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Queensland
| City | Population | Rank in Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | 2,780,063 | #3 |
| Gold Coast | 640,778 | #6 |
| Sunshine Coast | 398,840 | #8 |
| Logan City | 345,098 | #11 |
| Townsville | 201,313 | #15 |
| Cairns | 153,075 | #16 |
| Toowoomba | 142,163 | #17 |
| Caloundra | 96,305 | #22 |
Cities near Gympie
- Sunshine Coast398,840 people · ~66 km away
- Maryborough27,489 people · ~72 km away
- Caloundra96,305 people · ~82 km away
- Hervey Bay52,230 people · ~101 km away
- Narangba20,910 people · ~116 km away
- Brisbane2,780,063 people · ~147 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gympie?
Gympie has a population of 22,424 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Australia.
What region is Gympie in?
Gympie is located in Queensland, Australia.
Is Gympie the capital of Australia?
No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 1,066 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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