Currambine

Currambine is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of February 2026, the estimated population of Currambine is around 7,409. This figure reflects a growth of 575 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,834. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 7,340 in June 2024 and an additional 83 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,352 persons per square kilometer, placing Currambine in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The suburb's 8.4% growth since the Census is within 1.5 percentage points of the national average of 9.9%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Currambine.

AreaSearch uses 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 post-2032 growth estimates, AreaSearch employs growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population trends suggest a median increase nationally, with Currambine expected to expand by 345 persons to reach an estimated total of 7,754 by 2041, reflecting a 3.2% overall increase over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Currambine recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Currambine has averaged around 9 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, between FY21 and FY25, an estimated 47 homes were approved, with another 3 so far in FY26.

Each year, approximately 7.3 people move to the area for each dwelling built during these five financial years. This demand significantly outpaces supply, typically putting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $378,000, somewhat higher than regional norms, reflecting quality-focused development. Relative to Greater Perth, Currambine records markedly lower building activity, 59.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes.

However, development activity has picked up in recent periods. Nationally, this level is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent development in Currambine has been entirely comprised of standalone homes, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 381 people per dwelling approval, Currambine shows a developed market. Future projections show Currambine adding 238 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Currambine has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Nine projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area, with key ones including Meridian Park Industrial Estate, Currambine Community Centre & Library Upgrade, Kinross College Senior School Expansion, and Currambine North Masterplan (Currambine District Centre Precinct). The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Currambine places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Currambine has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.1% in the past year, seeing an estimated employment growth of 3.8%. As of September 2025, 4,566 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8%, below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation is high at 77.3% compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. Only 8.9% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts may have influenced this figure. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction stands out with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average.

Transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence at 3.1% compared to the regional average of 4.7%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 3.8%, labour force by 3.4%, leading to an unemployment decrease of 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years in Currambine, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment mix.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Currambine had a median taxpayer income of $55,907 and an average income of $75,565. Nationally, the averages were $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. By September 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62%, estimated median and average incomes in Currambine would be approximately $61,285 and $82,834. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Currambine cluster around the 71st percentile nationally. The largest income segment comprises 33.2% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with 2,459 residents falling into this category. In Currambine, 33.4% of households have high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, indicating strong consumer spending power. Housing expenses account for 14.4% of income, and residents rank in the 80th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Currambine is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Currambine, as per the latest Census evaluation, 90.5% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 9.5% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Perth metro's dwelling structure which had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Currambine was 27.8%, lower than Perth metro's rate. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 50.1% while rented dwellings made up 22.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Currambine was $2,000, exceeding the Perth metro average of $1,907. The median weekly rent figure in Currambine was $400 compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Currambine's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863 and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 81.9% of all households, including 41.0% couples with children, 28.4% couples without children, and 11.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 18.1%, with lone person households at 16.3% and group households comprising 1.7%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Currambine exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

University qualification levels in Currambine stand at 26.8%, slightly below the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 37.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (25.6%).

Educational participation is high at 29.9%, with 9.6% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 6.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Currambine has 15 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 7 distinct routes, facilitating 847 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents' average proximity to the nearest stop being 280 meters. Primarily residential, Currambine sees most commuters traveling outward. Cars remain the prevalent mode of transport at 79%, while train usage stands at 14%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm.

Only 8.9% of residents work from home (as per the 2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions). Across all routes, service frequency averages 121 trips daily, translating to roughly 56 weekly trips per individual stop.

Currambine's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics indicates robust performance across Currambine.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. Private health cover was found to be high at approximately 57% of the total population, which is around 4,237 people. Mental health issues were the most common medical conditions, affecting 7.2% of residents, followed by arthritis at 7.0%. A significant majority, 72.9%, reported being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The under-65 population in Currambine exhibits better than average health outcomes. The area has 16.5% of residents aged 65 and over, totaling 1,222 people. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

Currambine was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Currambine's population showed higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 15.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 49.6% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Currambine, comprising 53.4% of its population. The category 'Other' had a slight overrepresentation in Currambine compared to Greater Perth, with 1.2% versus 1.4%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (35.0%), Australian (17.9%), and Other (8.7%). Notably, South African ancestry was higher at 3.4%, Welsh at 1.0%, and French at 0.7%, compared to regional averages.

Currambine's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Currambine has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and Australia's median age of 38. The 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented in Currambine at 16.5%, compared to the Greater Perth average and the national average of 11.2%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 10.8%. Between 2021 and present, the 65-74 age group has grown from 8.0% to 9.9%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 3.9% to 5.3%. During this period, the 45-54 age group declined from 16.5% to 13.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Currambine's age profile. The 65-74 age cohort is projected to expand by 250 people (34%), from 733 to 984. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for all of Currambine's population growth, reflecting its aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 55-64 and 25-34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.