Currajong

Currajong has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Currajong is around 2,540 people. This figure reflects an increase from the previous census in 2021, which reported a population of 2,490 people. The growth of 50 people (2.0%) was inferred from AreaSearch's examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and two additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,251 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth contributed approximately 63.0% 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 by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023, based on 2021 data, are used. However, 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. Looking ahead, population trends indicate a decline over this period. According to current methodology, the suburb's population is expected to shrink by 90 persons by 2041. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, notably the 25 to 34 age group, which is projected to grow by 65 people.

The level of residential development activity in Currajong is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Currajong averaged around 10 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 50 homes were approved, with one more already approved in FY-26. On average, 0.5 new residents per year arrived per new home over these five years, suggesting supply meets or exceeds demand, offering greater buyer choice while supporting potential population growth above projections.

The average construction cost value of new homes was $366,000. This financial year has seen $5.4 million in commercial development approvals, indicating limited focus on commercial development compared to residential. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Currajong shows comparable new home approvals per person, supporting market stability inline with regional patterns. New developments consist of 17.0% detached dwellings and 83.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 78.0% houses), likely due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. The location has approximately 5171 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market.

Given stable or declining population forecasts, Currajong may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Currajong has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Currajong faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Currajong has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 8.7% as of December 2025, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of this date, 1,164 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 4.7 percentage points higher than Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation was somewhat below standard at 60.6%, compared to Regional Qld's 64.5%. According to Census responses, a low 6.1% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries among residents comprised health care & social assistance, construction, and public administration & safety. The area had a notable concentration in public administration & safety, with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average.

In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing employed just 0.4% of local workers, below Regional Qld's 4.5%. The ratio of 0.8 workers per resident indicated a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. During the year to December 2025, the labour force decreased by 0.2%, alongside a 2.8% employment decline, causing unemployment to rise by 2.4 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Currajong's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this extrapolation does not take into account localised population projections for illustrative purposes.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Currajong had a median income among taxpayers of $59,074 and an average level of $69,440. This is above Regional Qld's levels of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $65,785 (median) and $77,328 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, personal income ranks at the 51st percentile ($809 weekly), while household income sits at the 31st percentile. The data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 32.2% of Currajong's community (817 individuals). After housing costs, 85.4% of income remains for other expenses.

Currajong is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Currajong's dwelling structure, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 77.8% houses and 22.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Currajong stood at 26.7%, with the rest being mortgaged (37.2%) or rented (36.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, lower than Regional Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent was $270, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Currajong's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Currajong features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 64.6% of all households, including 22.1% couples with children, 22.5% couples without children, and 17.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 35.4%, with lone person households at 31.8% and group households comprising 3.8%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.

Educational attainment in Currajong aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 16.9%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 43.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 33.4%. Educational participation is high, with 29.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.9% in primary, 8.5% in secondary, and 3.6% in tertiary education.

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

Currajong has 17 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by four different routes that together facilitate 277 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 187 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to Currajong being primarily residential. Cars remain the dominant mode of transportation, used by 93% of residents. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 6.1% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, buses run an average of 39 trips per day, equating to approximately 16 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Currajong is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Currajong faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable across both younger and older age cohorts.

Approximately 55% of Currajong's total population (~1,389 people) has private health cover, compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 10.0 and 8.7% of residents respectively. However, 64.4% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. As of the latest data (2021), Currajong has 16.8% of residents aged 65 and over (426 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings even higher than those of the general population.

Currajong is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Currajong's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 88.8% of its population being citizens, born in Australia (88.1%), and speaking English only at home (93.1%). Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 51.9% of Currajong's population. Notably, the 'Other' category was overrepresented at 1.0%, compared to Regional Qld's 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, Australian and English were equally represented at 27.0%, followed by Irish at 8.3%. Other ethnic groups with notable divergences include Australian Aboriginal (6.1% vs regional 3.9%), Welsh (0.7% vs 0.5%), and Filipino (1.9% vs 0.9%).

Currajong's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Currajong is 39 years, which is lower than Regional Queensland's average of 41 but close to the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 25-34 are prominent at 15.7%, while those aged 75-84 are smaller in number at 4.9% compared to Regional Qld. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has grown from 14.4% to 15.7%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has declined from 13.6% to 11.6%, and the 45-54 group has dropped from 12.7% to 11.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Currajong's age structure. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase by 48 people (12%) from 398 to 447. Meanwhile, both the 35-44 and 45-54 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.