Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera

Population growth drivers in Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera's population is approximately 8,053 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 379 people, a growth rate of 4.9%, since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 7,674. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,044 in June 2024 and an additional 40 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 70 persons per square kilometer. Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera's growth rate of 4.9% since the census is within 0.9 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 5.8%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 57.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population dynamics anticipate an increase just below the median of regional areas nationally, with the area expected to increase by 1,049 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 12.9% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera when compared nationally

Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera has granted approximately 34 residential property approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 170 homes. As of FY26, 18 approvals have been recorded. On average, about 2.7 people moved to the area per new home constructed each year between FY21 and FY25. The average construction cost for new homes is $624,000, indicating a focus on premium market properties.

This financial year has seen around $11.9 million in commercial approvals. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera records 70% more new home approvals per capita. Recent construction comprises 89% standalone homes and 11% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's low-density nature with approximately 221 people per dwelling approval. By 2041, Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera is projected to grow by about 1,040 residents.

Current construction levels should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially exceeding current growth forecasts.

Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 40 projects likely to affect the region. Notable ones include Treetops North Precinct, Treetops Plaza Redevelopment under Urbia Burleigh Masterplan, Currumbin Eco-Parkland, and M1 Pacific Motorway Varsity Lakes to Tugun Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera has a skilled workforce with the construction sector being prominent. The unemployment rate was 2.4% in September 2025, which is 1.7% lower than the Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.4%. There are 4,312 residents employed currently. The workforce participation rate is 63.1%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Leading industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

Construction shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 1.1% compared to the regional 4.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data. Over the past year, employment increased by 2.4%, labour force by 2.2%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Qld had employment growth of 1.7% and an unemployment rate rise of 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% with a state unemployment rate of 4.2%. National forecasts from May-25 project total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera's current employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $50,473 and an average of $78,428. This is among the highest in Australia, compared to Rest of Qld's median of $50,780 and average of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $57,534 (median) and $89,400 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household incomes rank exceptionally at the 84th percentile ($2,317 weekly), though personal income ranks lower at the 44th percentile. Distribution data shows the largest segment comprises 29.2% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (2,351 residents). This suburb demonstrates considerable affluence with 36.4% earning over $3,000 per week. Housing accounts for 14.2% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 85th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.7% houses and 3.3% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 83.1% houses and 16.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera was 41.6%, with the rest mortgaged at 48.0% or rented at 10.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera was $500, matching the Non-Metro Qld figure but significantly higher than the national average of $375. Nationally, mortgage repayments were substantially higher at $1,863.

Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 85.8% of all households, including 44.5% couples with children, 30.4% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 14.2%, with lone person households at 11.4% and group households at 2.8%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 3.0.

Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 27.8%, exceeding the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (28.0%).

Educational participation is high at 31.4%, including 12.2% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 4.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis indicates one active public transport stop in Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera. This stop serves a mix of bus routes, with two individual routes operating a total of 15 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport is rated as limited, with residents typically located 2313 meters from the nearest stop.

The service frequency averages 2 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics indicates robust performance across Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera. Both younger and older age groups exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (4735 people), compared to 54.8% across the rest of Queensland. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis, affecting 7.6%, and mental health issues, impacting 6.3%. A significant majority, 74%, report being completely free from medical ailments, similar to the 73.3% in the rest of Queensland. The area has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 18% (1447 people), compared to 14.4% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, aligning with the overall population's health profile.

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

Currumbin Valley-Tallebudgera had a cultural diversity index below average, with 80.5% of its population born in Australia, 89.5% being citizens, and 95.1% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion was Christianity, comprising 46.3% of the population, compared to 50.5% across the rest of Queensland. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (32.7%), Australian (27.0%), and Irish (9.2%).

Notably, French ethnicity was overrepresented at 0.9%, Scottish at 8.7%, and Russian at 0.4%.

Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera is 42 years, close to Rest of Qld's average of 41 and well above Australia's median of 38. Compared to Rest of Qld, the 5-14 cohort is over-represented at 14.5% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has grown from 10.7% to 12.3%, and the 35-44 cohort has increased from 13.2% to 14.2%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 14.6% to 12.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to expand by 197 people (17%), from 1,163 to 1,361, while the 55-64 cohort is projected to decline by 35 people.