Overall score
Gympie
51.6/100
Nambour
55.5/100
Gympie vs Nambour, QLD Suburb Comparison
Gympie for investment and value; Nambour for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GympieNambour
Crime rate
Gympie
75.3 / 1k
Nambour
50.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gympie
220
Nambour
488
Population
Gympie
11,355
Nambour
12,145
Metric leadGympie 3Nambour 8across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Gympie | Nambour |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.6/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.6/100 | 62.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 75.3 / 1k | 50.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 26 |
| Public transport stops | — | 41 |
| Walkability | 94.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 220 | 488 |
| Green cover | 6.8% | 10.9% |
| Population | 11,355 | 12,145 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gympie is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Nambour is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Gympie sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Nambour is in a middle-ring position.
Gympie pulls ahead on housing affordability, plus schools and education options, whereas Nambour is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Choose Gympie if you are weighing investors; lean toward Nambour for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.