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Overview
Southside is a semi‑rural locality on the south‑western bank of the Mary River, directly south of the Gympie town centre. At the 2021 census it recorded 6,312 residents, reflecting steady growth from earlier counts. The suburb hosts the heritage‑listed Gympie South State School and the private Cooloola Christian College, providing primary to secondary education within the community.
Residents enjoy a range of recreational and community facilities, including the historic Gympie Racecourse and Adrian McClintock Park, the 18‑hole Gunabul Homestead Golf Course, and several churches such as Gympie Wesleyan Methodist and the Salvation Army. Emergency services are centred at the Glastonbury SES Facility, while the nearby Gympie Hospital Airport and the town’s retail and transport links lie just 2–3 km away, offering convenient access to broader services.