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Curra has an estimated 2,373 residents, up from 2,104 at the 2021 Census — a change of 269 people, or 12.8%. Growth has averaged 2.4% a year over five years, faster than 80% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 80.0% of that increase. Density is about 23 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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In the suburb of Curra, estimates indicate a population of approximately 2,373 in May 2026. This assessment, drawing on ABS regional reports and updated address records verified by AreaSearch, represents a growth of 269 individuals (12.8%) from the 2,104 residents documented in the 2021 Census. The calculation stems from a localized baseline of 2,364 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 60 validated new addresses added since the census date. The resulting density stands at 23 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low-density environment with substantial space.
This 12.8% expansion rate outpaced both the Rest of Qld average of 9.2% and the nationwide figure, positioning the suburb of Curra as a key regional growth pocket. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 80.0% of the population increase, though positive contributions were also observed from natural increase and overseas arrivals. Projections for the local SA2 territory incorporate 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia releases established on a 2022 baseline. For areas missing from these files, or for periods extending past 2032, calculations reference the 2023 Queensland Government projections built on 2021 data. Because these state-level figures omit specific age cohorts, AreaSearch distributes growth using proportional weights from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region age projections. Based on these combined SA2 trajectories, the suburb of Curra is anticipated to experience population expansion slightly under the median for regional Australia, adding 193 residents by 2041. This represents a long-term growth rate of 7.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
63 new dwellings have been approved in Curra over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 16, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch from local statistical files show an average of roughly 12 residential approvals annually in Curra, totaling 63 approvals during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 15 approvals in the current FY-26 period. Because the area has seen approximately 4.2 new residents move in per constructed home over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, the local demand is outstripping supply. This imbalance typically intensifies buyer competition and drives up prices. The newly approved dwellings carry an average estimated construction cost of $435,000.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $740,000 have been logged during this financial year, reinforcing the predominantly residential profile of the locality. Curra registers roughly two-thirds of the per capita housing approvals seen across the Rest of Qld, placing it in the 54th percentile of all analyzed locations nationwide. Recent construction records show building approvals are comprised solely of detached houses, preserving the low-density landscape and providing spacious options suited for families. With a ratio of approximately 293 people for every approved dwelling, the local property market is in a phase of transition. Looking forward, the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch suggest Curra will add 184 new residents by 2041. If the current pace of home building is sustained, the supply of new dwellings is projected to satisfy buyer needs, maintaining balanced market conditions and potentially supporting a faster rate of growth than initial estimates suggest.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 29 current infrastructure and development projects close to Curra, worth an estimated $10.7 billion. 8 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development schemes are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 4 main projects expected to influence the local area. The primary developments include the proposed Lower Wonga Solar Farm, the Curra Town Centre Development, the Woolooga Solar Farm, and the EQUIS Lower Wonga (Woolooga) BESS, with details on the most relevant projects provided below.
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Gympie Regional Council Bridge Replacement Project
Replacement of four bridges across the region with a total investment of $7.3 million. Includes construction of new concrete structures to improve safety, load capacity, and flood resilience for local communities.
Gympie Regional Housing Action Plan Implementation
Implementation of the Gympie Region Local Housing Action Plan to improve availability, diversity and affordability of housing. Includes support for social housing, affordable housing initiatives, and addressing housing supply challenges.
Gympie Region Planning Scheme Review
Council is preparing a new planning scheme to plan for growing needs over the next 20-25 years. The review will address residential growth, industrial development, environmental protection, and infrastructure planning across the region.
Gympie Civic Centre Revitalisation
Council-led revitalisation of Gympie's primary performing arts venue, closed since 2022 following flood damage and severe mould contamination. The $18.5 million project, awarded to Hutchinson Builders in December 2025, covers full mould remediation, structural restoration, electrical and disability compliance upgrades, modernised AV and theatrical systems, improved acoustics, seating and amenities. Construction commenced early 2026. A Precinct Reference Group has been established to guide community input throughout construction and future operations.
Bruce Highway (Cooroy to Curra) Section D - Northern Contract
The northern contract of Section D delivered part of the 26 km four-lane Gympie Bypass from north of Sandy Creek Road to Curra, including major structures and realignments. Section D opened to traffic on 16 Oct 2024 and completes the Cooroy to Curra upgrade with 42 bridges at 23 locations and three new interchanges (Flood Road, Gympie Connection Road, Curra).
7-Eleven Southside Gympie
Completed retail-led service station featuring a 218sqm 7-Eleven convenience store, 3 fuel pumps with Mobil fuels, and intersection upgrades on Exhibition Road. Built on a brownfield redevelopment site, the project included signalization of the Exhibition Road intersection providing direct access from the development to the state-controlled road. Opened June 8, 2023.
10 Copp Road Residential Care Facility
Approved development for a 100-bed residential care facility (nursing home) on 1.21 hectares of elevated, flood-free land in Southside, Queensland. The site was sold in April 2025 with Development Approval (MCU) in place.
Cooroy To Curra - Section D - Southern Contract
Section D involves building a 26-km four-lane bypass around Gympie, finishing the Bruce Highway's 62-km upgrade from Cooroy to Curra. It's split into two, with the Southern Contract covering Woondum to north of Sandy Creek Road.
1,013 residents of Curra are employed, from a labour force of 1,073. Unemployment sits at 5.6%, with participation at 55.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 1,910, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce exhibits a varied mix of manual and professional roles, with construction showing especially high representation. The unemployment rate sits at 5.6%, and localized aggregations point to an employment expansion of 8.3% over the prior year. In March 2026, the employed resident count reached 1,013. The joblessness rate is 1.7% higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, and participation in the labor market is considerably lower, recorded at 55.2% against 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that only 9.9% of the local workforce operates from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
Most working residents are employed in retail trade, health care & social assistance, or construction. Retail trade exhibits a high degree of local specialization, employing a share of the workforce 1.4 times greater than the Regional Qld average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for only 1.0% of local workers compared to 5.1% across Regional Qld. Comparing Census figures for the local working population against the resident workforce suggests that local job opportunities are relatively scarce within the immediate vicinity. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS figures for the year ending March 2026 reveal an 8.3% increase in employment alongside a 5.2% expansion of the labor force, which caused unemployment to drop by 2.7 percentage points. This contrasts with the broader Regional Qld area, where employment rose by 0.1%, the workforce expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to local industries to model potential trends. Nationally, job growth is projected at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector outlooks vary. Modeling these trends against the local industry distribution suggests Curra's employment could rise by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, using a basic weighted projection that does not factor in localized population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Curra is $1,088 a week (about $57,000 a year), with median personal income at $487 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $35,741 a year against an average of $43,443. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO records for the 2023 financial year show that taxpayers in the suburb of Curra had a median taxable income of $35,741, with the average income recorded at $43,443. These figures are below national benchmarks and compare to Regional Qld levels of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Factoring in WPI growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 translate to approximately $39,801 for the median and $48,378 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual, household, and family income metrics in Curra fell within the bottom 2nd to 6th percentiles across the country.
The largest cohort, representing 31.7% of residents (752 people), falls in the weekly bracket of $800 - 1,499, whereas the dominant bracket across Regional Qld is $1,500 - 2,999, which also contains 31.7% of its population. Housing costs consume a high portion of earnings, leaving just 83.9% of income disposable, which ranks in the 8th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Curra had 771 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 11% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,268 a month. Rent absorbs 27.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that standalone houses make up 95.1% of the housing stock in Curra, with other options like apartments and townhouses representing 4.9%. This contrasts with Regional Qld, which has 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwelling types. Outright home ownership in Curra is high at 40.4%, compared to the regional average, while mortgaged properties make up 48.2% and rental properties account for 11.4%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,268, which is lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655. The median weekly rent was $300, compared to $345 in Regional Qld.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Curra are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Curra counted 771 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 870 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 33% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise 74.2% of all households in the area, consisting of couples without children at 32.9%, couples with children at 28.1%, and single parents at 12.2%. Single-person households make up 21.8% of the remaining 25.8% of non-family households, with group living arrangements accounting for 3.3%. The median household size is 2.6 residents, which is slightly larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
7.0% of adults in Curra hold a university qualification, including 5.6% with a bachelor degree and 1.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 37.0% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The region shows lower rates of higher education, with university graduation rates at 7.0% compared to 30.4% across Australia. This highlights an area where targeted educational programs could make an impact. Undergraduate degrees represent 5.6% of residents, while postgraduate qualifications stand at 1.1% and graduate diplomas at 0.3%. Vocational and trade qualifications are common, with 46.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a non-school qualification, including advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 37.0%. A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 26.7% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This group comprises 11.7% in primary school, 8.0% in high school, and 2.1% in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Curra means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
57.5% of residents in Curra report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 88% of areas nationally. 12.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 44.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments by AreaSearch, reflecting chronic illness rates and mortality statistics, point to notable challenges across both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is low, with only 44% of residents (~1,054 people) holding policies, compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health concerns and arthritis are the most prevalent medical issues, affecting 12.1% and 11.4% of the population, respectively. Residents reporting no chronic conditions made up 57.5% of the population, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic disease rates are elevated among working-age individuals.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 23.3% of the community (552 people), exceeding the Regional Qld share of 20.4%. Health profiles for these senior residents are generally consistent with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Curra is largely Australian-born, at 85.3% of residents, with 2.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.6%) and Australian (31.1%). 3.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures are low, with Australian-born residents making up 85.3% of the community, citizens representing 90.3%, and monolingual English speakers comprising 97.2% of households. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, claimed by 48.4% of residents, which is slightly lower than the 52.2% recorded across Regional Qld. The primary ancestries reported are English at 33.6%, Australian at 31.1%, and Irish at 7.7%. Specific European and Pacific heritages show notable differences from regional averages: Maori residents account for 0.9% of the population (compared to 0.8% regionally), German ancestry is represented at 4.7% (matching the regional 4.7%), and Dutch heritage is at 1.6% (compared to 1.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Curra is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 19.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 45 makes Curra older than Regional Qld at 41 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 15.2% of the population, compared to a smaller 25 - 34 cohort at 8.8%. This concentration of 65 - 74 year-olds is higher than the national share of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 5.6% to 7.3%, and the 15 to 24 demographic increased from 9.6% to 10.8%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 16.8% to 15.0%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.7% to 12.2%.
Looking to 2041, projections suggest notable changes in the local age profile, led by a 22% increase in 25 to 34 year-olds (adding 45 people to reach 254 from 208). Conversely, the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Curra
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 60 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,104 at the 2021 Census → 2,373 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30769). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.