Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
137 River Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Gympie Regional Council Planning Scheme 2014
Height Limit
9m (2 storeys)
Min Lot Size
600m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Gympie is a regional Queensland centre with solid public school provision through its State School and State High School. Catholic and independent options including St. Andrew's Lutheran College and St. Stephen's Catholic College provide alternative pathways. Families should confirm their specific catchment allocation with the QLD education department.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Gympie are typically zoned for Gympie State School (primary) and Gympie State High School (secondary); verify exact catchment with Queensland Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Gympie State School
In catchmentGympie State High School
In catchmentSt. Andrew's Lutheran College
Southside State School
Holy Family Primary School
St. Stephen's Catholic College
Kilkivan State School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
137 River Road is located in Gympie's central area with good arterial road access. Traffic conditions are generally light to moderate, with the property benefiting from proximity to major routes connecting the town.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and afternoon peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) see moderate increases in traffic on River Road and connecting routes to the Bruce Highway, but congestion remains manageable compared to larger urban centers.
Public Transport
Gympie Bus Station is approximately 800-1000 meters away, providing local bus services. Regional coach services via Sunbus operate from the central station.
Public Transport
5 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Apollonian Vale (0.9km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Apollonian Vale
bus
Gympie
bus
Old Gympie
train
Unnamed stop
bus
Unnamed stop
bus
Flood Risk
Gympie is situated in the Mary River catchment and has a documented history of significant flooding, including major events in 2013 and 2022. Properties within the mapped flood overlay face substantial risk and are subject to Queensland's State Planning Policy and local planning scheme provisions requiring flood-resilient design and elevated structures. Flood study coverage is comprehensive for the town due to historical impact severity.
Planning Controls
- •Development in flood-prone areas subject to Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) assessment
- •Minimum floor level requirements based on probable maximum flood (PMF) or 1% AEP design standard
- •Mandatory flood impact assessment and stormwater management plans for new development
- •Restrictions on certain land uses (e.g. hospitals, emergency services) in high-risk flood zones
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Gympie is located in a bushfire-prone region of Queensland with moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding eucalypt forests and hilly terrain. Properties in Gympie are typically mapped in the BAL-19 to BAL-29 range under Queensland's Bushfire Prone Area mapping. Building construction and vegetation management should comply with AS 3959 standards for the applicable BAL rating.
Crime & Safety
Gympie exhibits crime rates relatively consistent with Queensland regional centers of comparable size. Property crime, particularly theft and malicious damage, represents the largest crime categories. Assault rates align with regional Queensland averages, reflecting patterns typical of provincial towns.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Gympie is experiencing steady regional growth driven by Bruce Highway connectivity, CBD revitalisation initiatives, and demographic demand for aged care services. Development activity remains moderate, focused on residential subdivision on outer fringes, light industrial expansion, and targeted heritage-led town centre activation rather than high-density urban infill. Infrastructure investment is supporting baseline service delivery and regional freight efficiency.
Gympie Central Business District Revitalisation
0 kmCouncil-led streetscape and heritage precinct improvements targeting Mary Street and surrounding CBD commercial core.
Determination: 2025-2026
Southside Residential Estate Stage 2
3.5 kmMedium-density residential subdivision delivering approximately 80-120 residential lots south of Gympie town centre.
Bruce Highway Intersection Upgrades
2 kmState-funded traffic management and safety improvements at key Bruce Highway access points to support regional connectivity.
Determination: 2024-2025
Local Industrial Estate Expansion
4 kmCouncil-supported light industrial zoning expansion to accommodate manufacturing and logistics operators in peri-urban growth corridor.
Riverside Aged Care and Health Services
1.5 kmRegional aged care facility and health precinct development responding to demographic ageing across Wide Bay region.
Determination: 2025
Heritage & Conservation
Gympie is a historic gold rush town with significant Victorian-era heritage, particularly in its central business district. The town centre contains multiple state and locally significant heritage buildings and a designated conservation area reflecting its 19th-century origins. Properties within the heritage overlay are subject to restrictions on alterations and development to preserve the town's historic character.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Alterations to heritage-listed buildings require council approval
- •External modifications must be sympathetic to original architectural style
- •Demolition of heritage structures prohibited without state heritage exemption
- •New development in conservation area must respect streetscape character
Nearby Heritage Items