Currumbin Valley

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

As of Nov 2025, the population of the Currumbin Valley statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 2,179. This reflects an increase of 95 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,084 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,177, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), and an additional 14 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 63 persons per square kilometer. The Currumbin Valley's 4.6% growth since census positions it within 1.3 percentage points of the SA3 area (5.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 57% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, are adopted. Looking at population projections moving forward, a population increase just below the median of non-metropolitan areas nationally is expected for the Currumbin Valley (SA2). The area is expected to increase by 283 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 13.2% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Currumbin Valley had around 12 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, totalling approximately 60 homes. As of FY-26, there have been 5 approvals recorded. On average, each new dwelling built attracted 2.1 new residents per year, reflecting strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value for new homes was $1,201,000, indicating a focus on premium properties by developers.

This financial year has seen $9.8 million in commercial approvals, suggesting steady commercial investment activity. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Currumbin Valley had 121.0% more new home approvals per capita as of FY-26. Recent construction comprised 88.0% standalone homes and 12.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes. The location had approximately 174 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market.

Population forecasts from AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate project Currumbin Valley to gain 287 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially allowing growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Currumbin Valley 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 13 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones include Currumbin Eco-Parkland, Treetops Plaza Redevelopment - Urbia Burleigh Masterplan, Eco View Retreat, and The Ecovillage at Currumbin. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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

Currumbin Valley has an educated workforce with prominent essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 2.8%.

As of September 2025, 1,158 residents are employed at a rate 1.9% below Rest of Qld's 4.1%, and workforce participation is 61.3%. Dominant sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training, with construction particularly strong at 1.5 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 1.1% compared to 4.5% regionally. Employment opportunities appear limited locally, as indicated by Census data comparison.

From September 2024 to September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.8%, labour force by 2.5%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld had employment growth of 1.7% and unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows QLD employment contracted by 0.01% with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national forecasts from May-25 project employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Currumbin Valley's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Currumbin Valley had a median income among taxpayers of $50,408. The average income stood at $78,327. Nationally, the average was $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth from financial year 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $55,403 (median) and $86,089 (average). Census data shows household incomes ranked at the 82nd percentile with weekly earnings of $2,278. Personal income ranked lower at the 44th percentile. The dominant earnings bracket was $1,500 - 2,999, with 27.9% of residents earning within this range. High earners made up 35.9%, indicating strong economic capacity. Housing accounted for 13.7% of income. Residents ranked in the 84th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Currumbin Valley, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.4% houses and 2.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 83.1% houses and 16.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Currumbin Valley stood at 44.4%, with the rest being mortgaged (41.9%) or rented (13.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure was $510, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $500. Nationally, Currumbin Valley's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,500 vs the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 at $510.

Currumbin Valley features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 84.8% of all households, including 38.9% that are couples with children, 33.9% that are couples without children, and 10.6% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 15.2%, with lone person households at 11.4% and group households comprising 3.7% of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, which matches the average for the Rest of Qld.

Currumbin Valley shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Currumbin Valley is notably high, with 32.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 20.6% in Rest of Qld and 25.4% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 21.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 38.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas accounting for 13.2% and certificates for 24.9%. Educational participation is high, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.2% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 4.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates one active public transport stop operating within Currumbin Valley. This stop services a mix of buses, with two individual routes providing collective passenger trips weekly. Residents' accessibility to transport is limited, with typical distances from the nearest stop being 1635 meters.

Service frequency averages two trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately fifteen weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health outcomes data shows exceptional results across Currumbin Valley, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~1,269 people), compared to 55.0% across the Rest of Qld.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.1 and 5.8% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 75.9%, declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.3% across the Rest of Qld. As of 2021, 17.8% of residents are aged 65 and over (387 people), which is higher than the 14.4% in the Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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

Currumbin Valley's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 81.0% of its population born in Australia, 90.9% being citizens, and 94.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Currumbin Valley, comprising 42.4% of the population. Buddhism's representation appears notably higher than average, with 1.2% compared to the Rest of Qld's 1.2%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (32.4%), Australian (26.2%), and Irish (9.3%). Notably, French (0.8%) is slightly overrepresented compared to regional figures (0.7%), while German (5.1% vs 3.7%) and Hungarian (0.3% vs 0.3%) also show higher representation in Currumbin Valley.

Currumbin Valley hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Currumbin Valley is 42 years, close to Rest of Qld's average of 41 and well above Australia's median of 38. The 45-54 age group is notably over-represented locally at 14.8%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.6%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.0% to 11.3%, and the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 13.6% to 14.7%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age group has declined from 15.1% to 13.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Currumbin Valley. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to expand by 58 people (31%), from 187 to 246, while the 55-64 cohort is projected to decline by 9 people.