Currimundi

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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, as of Nov 2025, Currimundi's estimated population is around 6,803. This reflects a growth of 233 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,570. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 6,772 residents following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release (June 2024) and an additional 24 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,879 persons per square kilometer, higher than average national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration primarily drove population growth in Currimundi during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections lack age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied. Looking ahead, lower quartile growth is anticipated for Australia's non-metropolitan areas. Currimundi is expected to increase by 133 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 1.1% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Currimundi, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Currimundi has experienced around 12 dwellings receiving development approval per year. An estimated 63 homes were approved over the past 5 financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, with an additional 10 approved so far in FY-26. Despite a population fall during this period, development activity has been adequate relative to population changes, which may be positive for buyers.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $668,000, indicating developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments. This year, $10.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Currimundi records markedly lower building activity (88.0% below regional average per person), which generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. Recent construction comprises 60.0% detached dwellings and 40.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a growing mix of housing types to provide options across different price points. This shows a considerable change from the current housing mix (currently 82.0% houses), addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The location has approximately 421 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area.

Population forecasts indicate Currimundi will gain 75 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Currimundi has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects likely impacting the region. Major initiatives include Currimundi Community Hall Upgrade, Sunshine Coast Recreation Precinct Upgrades at Currimundi, Kawana Motorway, and Ascend Kings Beach. The following list details those most relevant:.

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While Currimundi retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.6%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Currimundi has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 3.6%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, there are 3,280 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.5% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Currimundi is similar to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction stands out with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 0.9% of local workers, below Rest of Qld's 4.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, Currimundi's labour force decreased by 2.8% while employment declined by 1.5%, resulting in a fall in unemployment rate by 1.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Qld where employment rose by 1.7%, the labour force grew by 2.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows QLD employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Currimundi's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023 shows Currimundi had a median taxpayer income of $47,336 and an average income of $60,437. These figures are below national averages of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively in Rest of Qld. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since June 2023, estimated median and average incomes for Currimundi as of September 2025 are approximately $52,027 and $66,426 respectively. Census data from 2021 ranks household, family, and personal incomes in Currimundi between the 28th and 33rd percentiles. Income distribution shows that 33.1% of residents (2,251 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to the regional average of 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 82.1% of income remaining, ranking at the 31st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fourth decile.

Currimundi is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Currimundi, as per the latest Census, consisted of 82.0% houses and 18.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Currimundi was at 39.9%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (34.7%) or rented (25.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Currimundi was $1,852, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,950. The median weekly rent figure in Currimundi was recorded at $450, equal to Non-Metro Qld's figure. Nationally, Currimundi's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Currimundi has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households make up 71.3% of all households, including 28.3% couples with children, 29.8% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.7%, with lone person households at 24.8% and group households comprising 3.7%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which matches the average for the Rest of Qld.

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

In Currimundi, 20.8% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are prominent with 39.1% of residents aged 15 years and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (28.5%). Educational participation is high at 26.7%, with 9.6% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.6% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Currimundi has 28 active public transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by four different routes that together provide 840 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport is rated as good, with residents typically located 209 meters from their nearest stop.

On average, there are 120 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 30 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Currimundi faces significant health challenges, as indicated by its health data. Both younger and older age groups have notable prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is relatively low, at approximately 51% of the total population (~3,479 people), compared to 53.9% across the rest of Queensland. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 10.5% of residents) and mental health issues (8.3%). However, 64.8% of residents report having no medical ailments, slightly lower than the 66.2% in the rest of Queensland. Currimundi has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 23.6% (1,605 people), compared to 22.3% across the rest of Queensland. The health outcomes among seniors present challenges broadly inline with the general population's health profile.

Currimundi ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Currimundi, surveyed in 2016, had a predominantly Australian-born population with 82.7% born there. It also had a high citizenship rate of 91.0%. English was the primary language spoken at home by 95.5% of residents.

Christianity was the dominant religion, practiced by 47.4%, slightly lower than the regional average of 50.0%. The top three ancestry groups were English (34.1%), Australian (28.2%), and Scottish (9.1%). Notably, New Zealanders made up 1.2% of Currimundi's population compared to 1.1% regionally. Welsh and German ancestry was also slightly higher at 0.7% and 4.6%, respectively, matching regional averages.

Currimundi hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Currimundi has a median age of 45, which is higher than Rest of Qld's figure of 41 and the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 85+ make up 4.4%, while the 25-34 group comprises 9.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 10.5% to 11.8%, and the 0 to 4 cohort has risen from 4.6% to 5.8%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 13.0% to 11.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the 85+ group will grow by 41%, reaching 423 from 299. The combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 66% of total population growth, reflecting Currimundi's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 45 to 54 and 5 to 14 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.