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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera's population is around 8,053 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 379 people (4.9%) 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 39 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 70 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera's 4.9% growth since the census positions it within 1.1 percentage points of the SA3 area (6.0%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 57.5% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including interstate migration and natural growth, were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence, where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Anticipating future population dynamics, a population increase just below the median of regional areas nationally is expected, with the area expected to increase by 1,049 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 12.9% in total over the 17 years.

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

Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera has recorded around 34 residential properties granted approval annually, totalling 170 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 21 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 2.7 people per year moving to the area per new home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), reflecting robust demand that underpins property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $624,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. There have also been $11.9 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating steady commercial investment activity.

Compared to the rest of Qld, Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera records 70.0% more new home approvals (per person), creating greater choice for buyers. Recent construction comprises 89.0% standalone homes and 11.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 221 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

Looking ahead, Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera is expected to grow by 1,040 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 40 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Treetops Plaza Redevelopment - Urbia Burleigh Masterplan, Treetops North Precinct, Currumbin Eco-Parkland, and the M1 Pacific Motorway Varsity Lakes to Tugun Upgrade, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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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 a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.3%, and 2.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 4,355 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.7% below Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (69.0% compared to Regional Qld's 65.4%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 21.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area shows particularly strong specialization in construction, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. Meanwhile, agriculture, forestry & fishing has a limited presence with 1.1% employment compared to 4.5% regionally. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 2.7% alongside the labour force increasing by 2.5%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Qld recorded employment growth of 0.7%, labour force growth of 1.0%, and unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera SA2's median income among taxpayers is $54,393, with an average of $80,101. This is among the highest in Australia, and compares to Regional Qld's median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $59,783 (median) and $88,039 (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), aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 31.7%. This suburb demonstrates considerable 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 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 within Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 96.7% houses and 3.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera was well beyond that of Regional Qld, at 41.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (48.0%) or rented (10.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Regional Qld average at $2,500, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $500, compared to Regional Qld's $1,655 and $345. Nationally, Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 85.8% of all households, comprising 44.5% couples with children, 30.4% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 14.2%, with lone person households at 11.4% and group households comprising 2.8% of the total. The median household size of 3.1 people is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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 stands out regionally, with university qualification rates (27.8% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%, reflecting the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees lead at 19.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 40.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (28.0%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 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

Public transport analysis reveals 1 active transport stop operating within Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera, comprising a mix of buses. This stop is serviced by 2 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. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward, and the car remains the dominant mode at 95%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.3 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. Some 21.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

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 relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera's health metrics sit close to national benchmarks, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a standard level of common health conditions across both young and old age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (4,791 people), compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 7.6% and 6.3% of residents, respectively, while 74.0% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 18.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1,452 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than 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 was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 80.5% of its population born in Australia, 89.5% being citizens, and 95.1% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera is Christianity, which makes up 46.3% of the population. This compares to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera are English, comprising 32.7% of the population, Australian, comprising 27.0% of the population, and Irish, comprising 9.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: French is notably overrepresented at 0.9% in Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera (vs 0.5% regionally), Scottish at 8.7% (vs 7.8%) and Russian at 0.4% (vs 0.2%).

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

The 42-year median age in Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera is close to Regional Qld's average of 41 and similarly well above the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Regional Qld average, the 45 - 54 cohort is notably over-represented (14.1% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (8.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.7% to 12.7% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 13.2% to 14.5%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 14.6% to 12.6% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 15.5% to 14.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to see notable expansion, increasing by 226 people (20%) from 1,134 to 1,361. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 and 55 to 64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.