Currumbin

Population growth drivers in Currumbin are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Currumbin's population is estimated at around 3487 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 209 people (6.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3278 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3418, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS on June 2024, and an additional 29 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1709 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Currumbin has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 78% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking at population projections moving forward, an above median population growth of Australia's regional areas is projected, with the suburb expected to grow by 496 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 14.5% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Currumbin according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates that Currumbin has received approximately 6 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 32 homes. As of FY-26, 7 approvals have been recorded. This results in an estimated average of 6.6 new residents arriving per year for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. Commercial development approvals this financial year amount to $250,000, suggesting a predominantly residential focus.

Compared to the rest of Queensland, Currumbin has significantly less development activity, with 80.0% below the regional average per person. Recent building activity consists entirely of attached dwellings, marking a significant departure from existing housing patterns (currently 46.0% houses). Population forecasts indicate Currumbin will gain approximately 506 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth.

Population forecasts indicate Currumbin will gain 506 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects likely influencing this region. Notable projects include Currumbin Creek Southern Training Wall Renewal, Gold Coast Highway (Broadbeach to Coolangatta) Currumbin Creek Cycleway, Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 4, and Tugun Satellite Health Centre (Banyahrmabah). The following list details those most relevant.

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Currumbin ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Currumbin has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.8%, and there was a 2.9% employment growth between September 2024 and September 2025, according to AreaSearch data aggregation. As of September 2025, 1,999 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 1.3% lower than Rest of Qld's 4.1%.

Workforce participation is at 70.7%, slightly higher than Rest of Qld's 65.7%. About 19.9% of residents work from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Key industries for employment are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Currumbin has a strong specialization in professional & technical jobs with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level, but agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 0.5% compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 2.9%, labour force by 2.5%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point unemployment rate decrease. In contrast, Rest of Qld had employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a 0.3 percentage point unemployment rate increase. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Currumbin's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

Based on AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Currumbin suburb had a median income among taxpayers of $53,965 and an average income of $73,313. These figures are higher than national averages of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively for Rest of Qld. Considering the Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates project median income to be approximately $59,313 and average income to be around $80,578 by September 2025. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data from 2021, incomes in Currumbin cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 30.8% of the population (1,073 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, similar to regional levels where 31.7% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 17.0% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 54th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Currumbin features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Currumbin's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 45.7% houses and 54.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Currumbin stood at 36.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.3% and rented ones at 31.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,134, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Currumbin was $490, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $375 and the national figure of $345. Nationally, Currumbin's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Currumbin features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 65.4% of all households, including 26.4% couples with children, 27.6% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 34.6%, with lone person households at 29.1% and group households comprising 5.7%. The median household size is 2.3 people, smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Currumbin performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

Educational attainment in Currumbin is notably high, with 34.5% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications as of the latest data point. This figure surpasses both the broader Queensland state average of 20.6% and the SA4 region's average of 25.4%. University qualifications include bachelor degrees held by 25.3%, postgraduate qualifications by 6.0%, and graduate diplomas by 3.2%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 34.5% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 12.0% and certificates at 22.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest data point, including 9.0% in primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in Currumbin shows that there are 18 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 5 individual routes providing service. Collectively, these routes facilitate 1,290 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in Currumbin is rated as good, with residents typically located an average of 232 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward for work or other purposes. The car remains the dominant mode of transport, used by 90% of residents, while cycling accounts for 3%.

On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling in Currumbin. According to the 2021 Census, 19.9% of residents work from home, which may be partly due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 184 trips per day, equating to approximately 71 weekly trips per individual stop.

Currumbin's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Currumbin's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Private health cover is found to be very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~1,961 people), compared to 52.5% in the rest of Queensland. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 7.6 and 6.6% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 73.2%, report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in the rest of Queensland. Working-age residents exhibit low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 19.3% of residents aged 65 and over (672 people), lower than the 20.4% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Currumbin's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 87.8% of its population being Australian citizens and 81.6% born in Australia. English was spoken as the only language at home by 95.4% of Currumbin residents. Christianity was the predominant religion in Currumbin, comprising 43.1% of the population.

Notably, Judaism was overrepresented in Currumbin compared to the rest of Queensland, with 0.3% versus 0.1%. The top three ancestry groups based on parents' country of birth were English (32.6%), Australian (23.5%), and Irish (13.1%). Significant differences were observed in the representation of French (0.8% vs regional 0.5%), Scottish (9.3% vs 7.8%), and South African (0.7% vs 0.5%) ethnic groups compared to the rest of Queensland.

Currumbin's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Currumbin was 41 years as of the 2021 Census, matching Rest of Qld's average but somewhat older than Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Qld, Currumbin had a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (17.6%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.6%). Between the 2016 and 2021 Censuses, the median age decreased by 1.2 years from 42 to 41, indicating a shift towards a younger demographic. Key changes included an increase in the proportion of residents aged 25-34 from 12.6% to 15.7%, and an increase in the 35-44 age group from 15.3% to 17.6%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 55-64 decreased from 13.9% to 11.1%, and the 5-14 age group decreased from 11.9% to 9.6%. Demographic modeling suggests that Currumbin's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the 25-34 age cohort projected to grow by 135 people (25%) from 547 to 683, while population declines are projected for the 55-64 and 15-24 cohorts.