Fraser Coast Regional Council
Southside
Southside at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6,312
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Southside.
Southside (4570) sits in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland.
Southside has roughly 6,312 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Southside scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Southside's population at 6,312, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,312
Median age
46
Family households
70%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$560/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$565/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
6,312
Median age: 46
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Fraser Coast Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
8,923
total offences in 2026 across the Fraser Coast Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Southside.
Local schools for Southside
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Government School Catchment
Gympie South State School
Jones Hill State School
Gympie Central State School
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Frequently asked
About Southside.
- What is the Southside postcode?
- Southside is in the 4570 postcode, in QLD, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Southside?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $560, for units it's $565.
- What schools are in Southside?
- There are 18 schools serving Southside on this page, including Gympie South State School, Cooloola Christian College, St Patrick's Primary School.
- How walkable is Southside?
- Southside has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Southside?
- Southside is close to Nahrunda, Gympie Dc, Jones Hill, Gympie, Widgee Crossing North.
- What is the population of Southside?
- Southside has approximately 6,312 residents. The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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