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Curra has an estimated 2,393 residents, up from 2,104 at the 2021 Census — a change of 289 people, or 13.7%. Growth has averaged 2.6% a year over five years, faster than 81% 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Curra has an estimated population of approximately 2,393, determined through AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population revisions and post-Census validated addresses. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 2,104 people, this represents an expansion of 289 people (13.7%). This growth is derived from an estimated resident population of 2,382 established via the latest ABS ERP release in June 2025 alongside 65 validated new addresses added following the Census. The suburb of Curra maintains a spacious living environment with a density of 23 persons per square kilometer.
Outperforming both the national benchmark and the Rest of Qld (9.4%), the suburb of Curra registered a 13.7% increase since the 2021 census to emerge as a regional growth frontrunner. While natural increases and overseas arrivals contributed positively, interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 80.0% of recent population gains. Projections for the suburb of Curra apply 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models utilizing 2022 as a baseline for SA2 areas, supplemented by 2023 Queensland State Government projections based on 2021 figures for unmapped locations and periods beyond 2032. Because state projections lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch incorporates cohort weightings derived from 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region data based on 2022 benchmarks. Future demographic trends indicate that the suburb of Curra will expand at a rate slightly under the national regional median, gaining 179 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 modeling, which equates to an overall growth rate of 7.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
47 new dwellings have been approved in Curra over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that residential development in Curra averages roughly 9 dwellings approved annually, totaling an estimated 47 homes across the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 16 approved to date in FY-25. Across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an average of 5.7 people arrived for each new home built, creating substantial demand pressure over supply that typically spurs buyer competition and price appreciation. Approved dwellings show an average construction cost of $473,000, aligning with regional construction patterns, while $740,000 in commercial approvals during the current financial year underscores the area's predominantly residential focus.
Per capita residential building activity in Curra sits 52.0% below regional average per person compared to Rest of Qld. While this constrained construction pipeline supports demand and capital values for existing dwellings, building work has gained momentum in recent times. All recent residential approvals have comprised detached dwellings, maintaining the low-density neighborhood character and appealing to purchasers seeking generous allotment space. Curra's ratio of around 146 people per approval characterizes its status as a developing area. Long-term projections based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate anticipate that Curra will add 168 residents by 2041. Given prevailing development trends, residential construction is positioned to satisfy incoming dwelling demand comfortably, creating favorable conditions for property purchasers and potentially facilitating expansion beyond current baseline expectations.
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 investment, strategic planning, and major projects exert a powerful influence on community development. AreaSearch has identified 4 key projects anticipated to impact the locality, including the EQUIS Lower Wonga (Woolooga) BESS, Woolooga Solar Farm, Curra Town Centre Development, and Lower Wonga Solar Farm (Proposed), which represent the most significant upcoming works for the surrounding district.
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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.
1,014 residents of Curra are employed, from a labour force of 1,081. Unemployment sits at 6.2%, 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 1,926, about 81% 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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Curra displays a balanced workforce that includes both white collar and blue collar employment, with the construction sector being a notable highlight in representation. The area reports an unemployment rate of 6.2% and an estimated employment growth of 8.8% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,014 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate stands at 2.3% higher than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Curra is 55.2%, which is significantly lower than the Regional Qld rate of 64.2%.
Census responses indicate that only 9.9% of residents work from home, though the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account. Local resident employment is anchored by retail trade, health care & social assistance, and construction. Retail trade represents a major area of local specialization, with resident participation reaching 1.4 times the regional proportion. In contrast, the professional & technical industry is underrepresented locally at 1.0%, compared to the regional figure of 5.1%. Comparing Census working population counts against resident counts indicates a limited volume of local employment opportunities within the immediate area. According to AreaSearch's compilation of ABS and SALM data over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 8.8% and the labor force grew by 5.5%, driving a 2.9 percentage points reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% increase in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage points rise in unemployment. Looking to broader labor trends, Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 projections forecast nationwide employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Mapping these industry projections to Curra's employment profile indicates potential local job growth of 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, representing an illustrative weighted extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections.
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 postcode data for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicates that earnings in the suburb of Curra track below national benchmarks, recording a median income of $35,741 and an average income of $43,443, in contrast to the Regional Qld median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Accounting for an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates stand at approximately $39,801 (median) and $48,378 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household incomes in Curra between the 2nd and 6th percentiles across Australia.
The primary earnings cohort comprises 758 residents earning $800 - 1,499 weekly (31.7%), whereas the wider region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 31.7%. Significant housing cost pressures leave residents with 83.9% of income remaining, placing the area 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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According to the latest Census, housing stock in Curra consists of 95.1% houses and 4.9% other dwellings (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional Qld where houses make up 76.4% and other dwellings account for 23.6%. Outright home ownership in Curra is notably high at 40.4%, exceeding the regional benchmark, while 48.2% of dwellings carry a mortgage and 11.4% are rented. Housing costs remain favorable; median monthly mortgage payments are $1,268 compared to $1,655 across Regional Qld and $1,863 nationally. Similarly, median weekly rents stand at $300, well beneath the Regional Qld median of $345 and the Australian benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Curra counted 771 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 877 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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Family households constitute the majority of dwellings at 74.2%, made up of couples without children (32.9%), couples with children (28.1%), and single parent families (12.2%). The remaining 25.8% comprises non-family arrangements, with lone person households representing 21.8% and group households accounting for 3.3%. The median household size stands at 2.6 people, slightly higher than the Regional Qld figure 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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Educational attainment in the area reflects lower levels of tertiary study, with university qualifications held by 7.0% of the population compared to the national rate of 30.4%, highlighting a distinct focus area for educational development. Tertiary attainment includes bachelor degrees at 5.6%, postgraduate qualifications at 1.1%, and graduate diplomas at 0.3%. Conversely, vocational and technical credentials are widespread, with 46.6% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of 37.0% with certificates and 9.6% holding advanced diplomas. Formal education participation is strong locally, with 26.7% of residents currently attending an educational institution.
This enrollment base comprises 11.7% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 2.1% engaged 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 based on chronic illness and mortality statistics highlight significant public health challenges in Curra, with common health conditions evident across both older and younger age groups. Private health insurance coverage is notably constrained at approximately 44% of the population (~1,062 people), sitting well below the Regional Qld rate of 52.5% and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed medical ailments locally, affecting 12.1 and 11.4% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 57.5% of residents report having no long-term health conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Working-age residents experience elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over account for 23.8% of the local population (569 people), exceeding the 20.3% share in Regional Qld, with health outcomes among seniors displaying trends broadly consistent with the general population nationally.
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 in Curra sits below national averages, with Australian-born residents making up 85.3% of the community, Australian citizens accounting for 90.3%, and 97.2% of households speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 48.4% of residents compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. In terms of parental country of birth, the primary ancestries identified in Curra are English at 33.6%, Australian at 31.1%, and Irish at 7.7%. Specific ethnic representations display variations against regional figures, including German at 4.7% (matching 4.7% regionally), Dutch at 1.6% (compared to 1.1% regionally), and Maori at 0.9% (versus 0.8% across the broader region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Curra is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 19.1% 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 age distribution in Curra aligns closely with Regional Qld benchmarks, showing a maximum divergence of 5.2 percentage points across cohorts. The estimated median age as at August 2026 is 45, unchanged from the 2021 Census, which sits 4 years above the Regional Qld median of 41 recorded at that Census and higher than the national Census median of 38. The proportion of residents aged 65+ has increased from 20.4% at the Census to an estimated 23.8%. Projections to 2041 suggest older cohorts will drive the bulk of local growth, adding 91 residents (16%) to reach 661, while younger cohorts and children are forecast to decrease.
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 Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 65 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,104 at the 2021 Census → 2,393 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 Aug 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.