Aroona - Currimundi
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Aroona - Currimundi is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, Aroona - Currimundi's population is approximately 10,330. This figure represents an increase of 287 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,043. This growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,281 in June 2024 and an additional 28 validated new addresses post-Census. The population density stands at 1,874 persons per square kilometer, surpassing national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in recent periods.

For projections until 2032, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. Beyond 2032 and for areas not covered by ABS data, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 are adopted. These state projections lack age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population projections indicate lower quartile growth for regional areas nationwide, with Aroona - Currimundi expected to increase by 148 persons to 2041, marking a total gain of 1.0% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Aroona - Currimundi, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Aroona - Currimundi has averaged approximately 17 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with a total of 87 homes approved during this period. In FY26, up until now, there have been 9 new dwelling approvals. The population has decreased slightly in recent times, yet housing supply has remained relatively balanced with demand, resulting in a well-balanced market offering good buyer choice.

The average value of new dwellings developed is $454,000, which is slightly higher than the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments. There have been $10.4 million worth of commercial approvals this financial year, reflecting moderate levels of commercial development in the area. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Aroona - Currimundi has significantly less development activity, with 89.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new properties typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Nationally, this is also below average, suggesting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. The current new development composition consists of 60.0% detached dwellings and 40.0% townhouses or apartments, offering a mix of medium-density options across various price brackets.

This marks a significant shift from existing housing patterns, which are currently dominated by houses at 87.0%. This change may indicate diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With approximately 745 people per dwelling approval, Aroona - Currimundi reflects a highly mature market. Future projections estimate an increase of 99 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply is expected to adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Aroona - Currimundi has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 33rdth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Sunshine Coast Recreation Precinct Upgrades (Currimundi), Currimundi Community Hall Upgrade, Solara Kings Beach, and Kawana Motorway. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Aroona - Currimundi ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Aroona - Currimundi has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 2.7% as of June 2025. There are 5,347 residents in work, which is 1.2% below the Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%.

The workforce participation rate is similar to Rest of Qld's at 59.1%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction has notably high representation with levels at 1.5 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.7% compared to the regional average of 4.5%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force decreased by 2.3%, employment declined by 0.7%, causing unemployment rate to fall by 1.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Qld where employment rose by 1.8% and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Aroona - Currimundi's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Aroona - Currimundi's median income among taxpayers was $49,168 and average income stood at $62,775 in the financial year 2022. These figures compared to Rest of Qld's median of $50,780 and average of $64,844 respectively. As of September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% suggest the median income would be approximately $56,047 and average income $71,557. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Aroona - Currimundi ranked modestly between the 33rd and 41st percentiles. The predominant income cohort spanned 33.3% of locals (3,439 people) in the $1,500-$2,999 category, mirroring the broader area where 31.7% occupied this bracket. Housing affordability pressures were severe with only 82.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 40th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

Aroona - Currimundi is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Aroona - Currimundi, as assessed at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, consisted of 86.6% houses and 13.4% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Non-Metro Qld's structure of 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Aroona - Currimundi was higher than that of Non-Metro Qld at 39.1%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (39.1%) or rented (21.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment figure for the area, as recorded on 27 June 2021, was in line with the Non-Metro Qld average at $1,950, while the median weekly rent figure stood at $450, which is also in line with Non-Metro Qld's figures of $1,950 and $450 respectively. Nationally, Aroona - Currimundi's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863 as of 27 June 2021, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375 reported on the same date.

Aroona - Currimundi has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 74.5% of all households, including 31.0% couples with children, 31.1% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 25.5%, with lone person households at 22.0% and group households making up 3.4%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Educational attainment in Aroona - Currimundi aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Aroona-Currimundi trail national averages. 21.2% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificates at 29.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in primary, 8.4% in secondary, and 3.7% in tertiary education. Talara Primary College serves Aroona-Currimundi, enrolling 954 students as of a recent date. The school has an ICSEA score of 1036, indicating typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities. It focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 9.3, below the regional average of 13.3, suggesting some students may attend schools outside Aroona-Currimundi.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in Aroona - Currimundi shows that there are 37 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops offer a mix of bus services, which are operated by four individual routes. In total, these routes provide 933 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents typically located 237 meters away from the nearest transport stop. On average, service frequency across all routes is 133 trips per day, equating to approximately 25 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Aroona - Currimundi is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Aroona - Currimundi faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions being somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 51% of the total population (~5,278 people), slightly lagging behind the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.2 and 8.2% of residents respectively. A total of 65.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.2% across Rest of Qld. As of June 2021, 22.2% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,292 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Aroona - Currimundi ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Aroona-Currimundi was found to have a below average cultural diversity, with 82.5% of its population born in Australia, 91.0% being citizens, and 95.9% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Aroona-Currimundi is Christianity, which accounts for 48.7% of the population, compared to 50.0% across the rest of Queensland. The top three represented ancestry groups are English (33.8%), Australian (27.6%), and Irish (9.1%).

Notably, New Zealanders are overrepresented at 1.2%, Scots at 9.0%, and Germans at 4.8%, compared to regional figures of 1.1%, 8.8%, and 4.6% respectively.

Aroona - Currimundi hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Aroona-Currimundi's median age is 44 years, slightly higher than Queensland's average of 41 years and Australia's average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 85 years or above make up 3.4% of the population, while those aged 25 to 34 years comprise only 9.5%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has increased from 10.7% to 12.0%, and those aged 0 to 4 have risen from 4.6% to 5.8%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 13.2% to 11.5%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Aroona-Currimundi. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 16%, adding 161 residents to reach a total of 1,145. Residents aged 65 years and above are expected to drive 61% of population growth, highlighting the trend towards an aging demographic. Conversely, declines in population are projected for those aged 45 to 54 and 5 to 14 years old.