Aroona - Currimundi

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 represents an increase of 287 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,043. The growth from June 2024 to November 2025 was inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses. The current population density is around 1,874 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration primarily drove recent population growth in the area.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area up to 2032, with Queensland State Government's projections used thereafter for areas not covered by ABS data. Projections indicate a lower quartile growth for regional areas nationally, with Aroona - Currimundi expected to increase by 148 persons to 2041, reflecting an annual growth rate of approximately 1%.

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 averaged approximately 17 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY2021 to FY2025. A total of 87 homes were approved during this period, with an additional 13 approved in FY2026 as of now. Despite a decline in population, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average expected construction cost value for new dwellings is $454,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments. Commercial approvals this financial year amounted to $10.4 million, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Aroona-Currimundi has significantly less development activity, 89.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Nationally, this area also reflects below-average development activity, which may indicate planning constraints or market maturity. New developments in Aroona-Currimundi consist of 60.0% detached dwellings and 40.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 87.0% houses.

This change suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 745 people per dwelling approval, Aroona-Currimundi reflects a highly mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add 99 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Aroona - Currimundi has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include Currimundi Community Hall Upgrade, Sunshine Coast Recreation Precinct Upgrades (Currimundi), 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 essential services sectors well-represented. As of September 2025, its unemployment rate is 3.0%.

The area's unemployment rate is 1.1% lower than the Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%, while workforce participation is similar at 59.1%. Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction shows notable concentration with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 0.7% versus the regional average of 4.5%.

The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, labour force decreased by 2.7% while employment declined by 1.6%, causing unemployment rate to fall by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment rise by 1.7%, labour force grow by 2.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. As of 25-Nov-25, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with state unemployment rate at 4.2%, broadly in line with national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Aroona-Currimundi's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The Aroona - Currimundi SA2 had median taxpayer income of $49,168 and average income of $62,775 in financial year 2022. This compares to Rest of Qld's figures of $50,780 and $64,844 respectively. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $56,047 and average income $71,557, based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Aroona - Currimundi rank modestly, between the 33rd and 41st percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The predominant income cohort spans 33.3% of locals (3,439 people) earning $1,500 - $2,999, similar to the broader area where 31.7% fall into this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 40th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

In Aroona - Currimundi, as per the latest Census evaluation, 86.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 13.4% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This differs from Non-Metro Qld's figures of 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Aroona - Currimundi stood at 39.1%, with mortgaged dwellings also at 39.1% and rented dwellings at 21.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's average, while the median weekly rent was $450, matching Non-Metro Qld's figure as well. Nationally, Aroona - Currimundi's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher at $450 versus the national figure of $375.

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

Aroona-Currimundi's educational qualifications trail regional benchmarks, with 21.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to Australia's 30.4%. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (29.3%).

Educational participation is high, with 26.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.7% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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 currently 37 operational transport stops serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by four different routes, offering a total of 933 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these services is considered good, with residents on average being located approximately 237 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are about 133 trips per day across all routes, which equates to roughly 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.

Common health conditions are 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. 65.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.2% across Rest of Qld. As of 2016, 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 has a cultural diversity index below average, with 82.5% of its population born in Australia, 91.0% being citizens, and 95.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 48.7% of Aroona-Currimundi's population, compared to 50.0% across the rest of Queensland. The top three 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 averages of 1.1%, 8.8%, and 4.6% respectively.

Aroona - Currimundi hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Aroona - Currimundi's median age is 44 years, which is marginally above the Rest of Qld average of 41 years and considerably older than Australia's median age 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 make up 9.5%, which is comparatively smaller than in Rest of Qld. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has grown from 10.7% to 12.0%, while those aged 0 to 4 have increased from 4.6% to 5.8%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 has declined from 13.2% to 11.5%. Population forecasts for Aroona - Currimundi indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to grow strongly at 16%, adding 161 residents to reach a total of 1,145. Senior residents aged 65 years or above will drive 61% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 45 to 54 and 5 to 14 age cohorts.