Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera's population is around 8,053 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 379 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,674 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,044 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 40 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 70 persons per square kilometer. Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera's growth rate of 4.9% since census positions it close to 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, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections are applied for each age cohort. Based on the latest population numbers, Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera is expected to increase by 1,049 persons to 2041, with an overall 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. In FY-26 so far, 18 approvals have been recorded. On average, about 2.7 people per year have moved to the area for each new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $624,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen around $11.9 million in commercial approvals, reflecting consistent commercial investment activity. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera records approximately 70.0% more new home approvals per capita, offering greater choice for buyers. Recent construction comprises about 89.0% standalone homes and 11.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's low-density nature with a focus on detached housing that appeals to space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 221 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market.

By 2041, Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera is projected to grow by about 1,040 residents. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially allowing growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 36thth percentile nationally

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

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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 2.3% as of June 2025.

Employment grew by 2.3% over the past year. There were 4,322 residents in work while the unemployment rate was 1.7% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was at 63.1%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Leading employment industries among residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

The area shows strong specialization in construction with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence with 1.1% employment compared to 4.5% regionally. Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data analysis. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 2.3%, labour force increased by 2.1%, and unemployment rate fell by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.8%, labour force growth of 2.0%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May 2025, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

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 had a median income among taxpayers of $50,473 and an average of $78,428. This is one of the highest in Australia, compared to Rest of Qld's median of $50,780 and average of $64,844. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $57,534 (median) and $89,400 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census ranks Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera's household incomes at the 84th percentile ($2,317 weekly) and personal income at the 45th percentile. Distribution data shows that 29.2% of residents earn $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (2,351 residents), similar to the surrounding region where this cohort represents 31.7%. The suburb demonstrates affluence with 36.4% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 14.2% of income, while strong earnings place residents within the 85th percentile for disposable income. 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

In Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera, as per the latest Census, 96.7% of dwellings were houses, with 3.3% being other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This is compared to Non-Metro Qld's figures of 83.1% houses and 16.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera stood at 41.6%, with mortgaged properties making up 48.0% and rented dwellings accounting for 10.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $2,167. Weekly rent in the area was recorded at $500, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's figure but significantly higher than the national average of $375. Nationally, mortgage repayments were substantially higher than the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 14.2%, with lone person households at 11.4% and group households comprising 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% among residents aged 15+, exceeding the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent 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, with 31.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 12.2% in primary, 9.1% in secondary, and 4.6% in tertiary education. The five schools in Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera have a combined enrollment of 2,388 students. The area shows above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1080. Educational mix includes four primary and one K-12 school. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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 operating within Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera. This stop services a mix of buses running along two individual routes, collectively providing 15 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 2313 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 2 trips per day across all routes, equating to 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 throughout Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera, with both younger and older age groups exhibiting low prevalence rates for common health conditions. The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 59% of the total population (4,735 people), surpassing the Rest of Qld's figure of 54.8%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 7.6 and 6.3% of residents respectively, while 74.0% reported being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 73.3% across Rest of Qld. As of 2016, the area has 18.0% of its residents aged 65 and over (1,447 people), higher than Rest of Qld's figure of 14.4%. Health outcomes among seniors align broadly with those of the general population.

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

Notably, French (0.9%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average (0.7%), as are Scottish (8.7%, vs 7.9%) and South African (0.6%, vs 1.1%).

Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

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. The 5-14 age group is over-represented locally at 14.5%, compared to the Rest of Qld average, while the 25-34 cohort is under-represented at 8.3%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.7% to 12.3%, and the 35 to 44 cohort has increased from 13.2% to 14.2%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 14.6% to 12.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to expand by 197 people (17%), from 1,163 to 1,361, while the 55 to 64 cohort is projected to decline by 35 people.