Currumbin Valley

Currumbin Valley lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Currumbin Valley is around 2,192, reflecting an increase of 108 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,084. This growth represents a 5.2% change from the census figure and is inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 2,188 in June 2024, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS. Additionally, 14 new addresses were validated since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 63 persons per square kilometer. The suburb's growth rate of 5.2% positions it within 0.6 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 5.8%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57% of overall population gains during recent periods, with other drivers such as interstate migration and natural growth also being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using a base year of 2022, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data for areas not covered by this data or years post-2032. Projections suggest the suburb will increase by 280 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 12.4% over the 17-year period.

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 approximately 15 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, totalling around 75 homes. By FY-26, six approvals have been recorded so far. The average population growth per year for each dwelling built in this period was 1.7 people. This suggests a balance between supply and demand, maintaining stable market dynamics.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $1,201,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, there have been $853,000 in commercial approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Currumbin Valley records 177.0% more new home approvals per person. Recent construction comprises 89.0% standalone homes and 11.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes.

The location has approximately 174 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. AreaSearch forecasts indicate Currumbin Valley will gain around 271 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Currumbin Eco-Parkland, Eco View Retreat, The Ecovillage at Currumbin, and Annual Maintenance Painting: Sand Bypass System Jetty. The following list outlines those most likely to be 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 notable representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.6% over the preceding year.

This figure is based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025, 1,158 residents were employed, with a unemployment rate of 1.7%, which is below Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was fairly standard at 61.3% compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. The dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.

Construction stood out with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing had limited presence at 1.1% compared to the regional level of 4.5%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data comparison of working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.6%, while labour force grew by 2.4%, causing a slight decrease in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.8% and labour force growth of 2.0%, with an increase in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Currumbin Valley. These projections estimate a 6.6% expansion in national employment over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Currumbin Valley's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by approximately 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, although this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch reports median taxpayer income in Currumbin Valley was $50,408 and average income was $78,327 in financial year 2022. This is among the highest in Australia, compared to $50,780 and $64,844 respectively for Rest of Qld. Based on Wage Price Index growth from June 2022 to September 2025 (13.99%), estimated median income would be approximately $57,460 and average income would be around $89,285 by September 2025. Census data shows household incomes rank at the 82nd percentile ($2,278 weekly), while personal incomes rank lower at the 44th percentile. The earnings profile indicates that 27.9% of residents (611 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, similar to metropolitan regions where 31.7% occupy this range. A substantial proportion of high earners (35.9%) have incomes above $3,000 per week, reflecting strong economic capacity in the suburb. Housing expenses account for 13.7% of income, with residents ranking within the 84th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Currumbin Valley, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 9 August 2016, comprised 97.4% houses and 2.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Qld's 83.1% houses and 16.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Currumbin Valley stood at 44.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.9% and rented dwellings at 13.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $510. Nationally, Currumbin Valley's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, as reported on 26 June 2021, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375, also reported on that date.

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% couples with children, 33.9% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 15.2%, with lone person households at 11.4% and group households comprising 3.7%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which aligns with 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 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 20.6% in the rest of Queensland and 25.4% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 38.1% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 13.2% and certificates at 24.9%. Educational participation is high, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.2% in primary, 8.7% in secondary, and 4.7% in tertiary education.

The area has two schools providing primary education: High Trees Primary and Currumbin Valley State School, serving a total of 142 students. These schools have an above-average socio-educational index (ICSEA: 1083). Both focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. Local school capacity is limited at 6.5 places per 100 residents, compared to the regional average of 34.8, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Transport analysis shows one active public transport stop operating within Currumbin Valley. It serves a mix of bus routes. Two individual routes service this stop, collectively offering 15 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 1635 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages two trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 15 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 excellent results across Currumbin Valley, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 58% of the total population (1,276 people), compared to 54.8% across Rest of Qld.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.1 and 5.8% of residents respectively, while 75.9% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.3% across Rest of Qld. As of 2021, the area has 17.8% of residents aged 65 and over (390 people), which is higher than the 14.4% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than 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 had a cultural diversity score below average, with 81.0% of its population born in Australia, 90.9% being citizens, and 94.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 42.4% of people in Currumbin Valley. Buddhism showed an overrepresentation, making up 1.2% compared to the regional average of 1.2%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (32.4%), Australian (26.2%), and Irish (9.3%). Notably, French (0.8%) and German (5.1%) ethnicities were overrepresented in Currumbin Valley compared to the regional averages of 0.7% and 3.7%, respectively.

Currumbin Valley hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Currumbin Valley is 42 years, close to Rest of Qld's average of 41 and above Australia's median of 38. The 45-54 age group is notably over-represented locally at 14.9%, while the 25-34 cohort is under-represented at 8.6%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 10.0% to 11.3%, and the 35-44 cohort increased from 13.6% to 14.7%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group declined from 15.1% to 13.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Currumbin Valley. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to expand by 57 people (30%), from 188 to 246, while the 55-64 cohort is projected to decline by 13 people.