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Tallebudgera has an estimated 4,201 residents, up from 3,826 at the 2021 Census — a change of 375 people, or 9.8%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 57.0% of that increase. That puts 216 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Determined through an evaluation of ABS population updates for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses from AreaSearch following the Census, the population of the suburb of Tallebudgera is estimated to be approximately 4,201 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 375 people (9.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,826 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 4,193 estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with 23 validated new addresses added since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 216 persons per square kilometer, offering plenty of space per resident and opportunity for future expansion.
The suburb of Tallebudgera's 9.8% expansion since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national benchmark, making it a regional leader in growth. This increase was mostly propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 56.99999999999999% of the total population growth in recent times, though interstate migration and natural increase also made positive contributions. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 localities lacking this information, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 data) are utilized instead. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdown details, AreaSearch applies age-group weightings based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 data). Looking forward, the suburb of Tallebudgera is anticipated to experience population growth slightly below the median for regional Australia, adding 522 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 12.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
100 new dwellings have been approved in Tallebudgera over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That places the area in the 68th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 19, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An evaluation of building approvals from the ABS allocated to local areas indicates that Tallebudgera has averaged approximately 20 new home approvals annually. This includes an estimated 100 properties approved over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 18 approvals recorded during FY-26. Healthy demand is indicated by an average of 2.6 new residents per approved dwelling over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, which helps bolster property markets. The average value of these approved dwellings is $1,201,000, indicating that builders are focusing on upscale residential projects.
Additionally, commercial building approvals reached $1.1 million this financial year, underscoring the area's primary focus on residential use. Recent residential additions consist of 82.0% separate houses and 18.0% semi-detached properties or units, preserving the established low-density aesthetic that favors spacious family residences. Representing approximately 134 residents for every approved dwelling, Tallebudgera exhibits the typical markers of an expanding residential zone. Forecasts indicate the suburb of Tallebudgera will gain 514 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Provided current building trends persist, the supply of new residences should comfortably satisfy demand, establishing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially driving growth beyond current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Tallebudgera, worth an estimated $1.98 billion. A further 118 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $20.3 billion. 36 are already under construction and 54 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local area performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major construction projects, and zoning plans. AreaSearch has identified 30 projects poised to affect the local area. Primary developments include the Treetops Plaza Redevelopment - Urbia Burleigh Masterplan, the Treetops North Precinct, the Tugun Residential Development at 506 Coolangatta Road, and the M1 Pacific Motorway Varsity Lakes to Tugun Upgrade, with the accompanying list highlighting the most significant works.
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Treetops Plaza Redevelopment - Urbia Burleigh Masterplan
The Urbia Burleigh Masterplan is a long-term, $350 million mixed-use transformation of the Treetops District Centre. It features an expansion of the Treetops Plaza shopping centre, commercial office buildings, and a residential precinct totaling approximately 650 apartments across multiple towers up to 20 storeys. The first stage, 'Treetops North' at 9 Classic Way, consists of a 20-storey residential building with 129 luxury apartments and premium amenities. This initial phase has received development approval, with construction preparation ongoing.
506 Coolangatta Road Tugun Residential Development
New townhouse development at 506 Coolangatta Road, Tugun. Part of increased residential density planning for southern Gold Coast corridor in preparation for light rail connectivity.
Treetops North Precinct
A 20-storey tower offering 129 spacious 2- and 3-bedroom Council approved apartments, part of Rayjon Group's transformation of the Treetops District Centre. Amenities include a fully equipped gym, day spa with plunge pool, sauna, steam room, home office hub, library, meeting room, wine room, resort-style pool, and BBQ pavilion. The estimated completion is 2026.
Eden Tugun - Wade Street Residential Development
Exclusive collection of 5 luxury beachside villas at 21-23 Wade Street, featuring 3 & 4 bedroom configurations with premium finishes. Located next to Kropp Park and moments from Tugun Beach, developed by Chapter Two with C2 Architecture.
M1 Pacific Motorway Varsity Lakes to Tugun Upgrade
$1.5 billion upgrade of 10 km of the M1 to a minimum of three lanes each way, with interchange upgrades at Burleigh (Exit 87), Tallebudgera (Exit 89) and Palm Beach (Exit 92), widening of Tallebudgera and Currumbin Creek bridges, a new two-way western service road between Tallebudgera and Palm Beach, and smart motorway technologies. All packages are completed as of 2025.
Tugun Satellite Health Centre (Banyahrmabah)
State-of-the-art health facility providing Minor Injury and Illness Clinic, kidney dialysis services, women's and children's health services, day medical unit, and allied health services. Open 7 days per week serving southern Gold Coast community.
Bellagio La Villa Residential Development Proposal
Proposed residential housing estate on surplus land surrounding the Bellagio La Villa mansion. The developer, Riyu Li, is seeking a partnership to develop big lots to address the housing supply shortage on the Gold Coast, following the refusal of a previous $160 million wellness precinct application by the Gold Coast City Council in 2021. The core Bellagio La Villa estate is also being offered for sale.
Old Coach Road Upgrade Stage 2
Upgrades to improve road capacity, safety, community connections, and reduce traffic congestion, including an investigation into connecting Old Coach Road to the Pacific Motorway (M1) at Exit 87.
2,274 residents of Tallebudgera are employed, from a labour force of 2,327. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 69.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,205, about 76% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Tallebudgera boasts a competent labor pool, where the construction industry stands out for its high share of jobs, alongside an unemployment rate of 2.3% and an estimated employment growth of 3.7% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch’s compilation of statistical area information. By March 2026, 2,274 residents were employed, and the local unemployment rate sat 1.6% lower than Regional Qld’s 3.9%, while workforce participation reached 69.5%, which is notably higher than the regional average of 64.3%. Census data indicate that 19.9% of residents worked from home, a figure that may reflect lingering effects from Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The primary sources of employment for local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction shows a high concentration locally, with its share of employment reaching 1.6 times the regional average. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented, employing only 0.7% of residents compared to the regional figure of 4.5%. Given the gap between the count of local workers and the resident workforce, this residential community appears to provide limited employment options within its own boundaries. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from the surrounding region, during the 12 months leading to March 2026, employment grew by 3.7% and the labour force increased by 3.7%, keeping the rate of unemployment steady. Over the same timeframe in Regional Qld, employment rose by 0.1%, the labor force grew by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage points. National employment trends published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context for local demand in Tallebudgera. These five- and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, job numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sectors will experience variable growth rates. Projecting these national industry trends onto the local job structure indicates that employment for Tallebudgera residents is set to rise by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, which is a basic weighting extrapolation that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Tallebudgera is $2,372 a week (about $123,000 a year), with median personal income at $790 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,258 a year against an average of $79,493. The average runs 55% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode ATO data released for financial year 2023, Tallebudgera taxpayers have a median income of $51,258 and an average income of $79,493. These figures are among the highest nationwide, compared to Regional Qld's median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Incorporating Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $57,081 for the median and $88,523 for the average. In the 2021 Census, weekly household incomes were in the 86th percentile ($2,372), while individual incomes were lower in the 47th percentile.
The largest earnings segment consists of 1,272 residents making $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, representing 30.3% of taxpayers, which aligns with the broader regional figure of 31.7% in this bracket. Local wealth is evident, with 37.4% of residents earning over $3,000 weekly, which helps sustain high-end commercial activities. Housing costs consume 14.3% of income, while strong household earnings place residents in the 87th percentile for disposable funds, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 7th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Tallebudgera had 1,081 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 1% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 8% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $595 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of residences in Tallebudgera at the last Census was 94.4% separate houses and 5.6% alternative housing types like townhouses or apartments, contrasting with Regional Qld's breakdown of 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% other properties. The level of home ownership in Tallebudgera stood at 41.4%, which is higher than the regional average, while the remaining homes were mortgaged (50.9%) or rented (7.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,500, substantially higher than the Regional Qld average, while the median weekly rent was $595, compared to regional averages of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
On a national level, Tallebudgera's mortgage payments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also far higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Tallebudgera counted 1,081 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,187 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 48% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 10% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 87.2%, consisting of 48.4% couples with children, 28.2% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households represent the remaining 12.8%, with single-person households making up 10.3% and group housing accounting for 2.1%. The median household size of 3.3 people exceeds the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.9% of adults in Tallebudgera hold a university qualification, including 17.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 29.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 2,170 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,091 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels in Tallebudgera are lower than regional averages, with 24.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 30.4% nationally. This suggests opportunities for further training and skill acquisition. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 17.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 41.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (29.8%). A high proportion of residents are engaged in study, with 30.8% currently enrolled in an educational program.
This is split into 12.0% attending primary school, 9.1% in high school, and 4.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Tallebudgera means driving: households keep an average of 2.3 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
72.5% of residents in Tallebudgera report no long-term health condition. 6.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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An assessment of local health indicators shows positive results across Tallebudgera, based on AreaSearch's analysis of mortality figures and chronic conditions. The rate of common ailments is low overall, though it is higher than the national average among older, vulnerable demographics. The rate of private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, accounting for roughly 59% of residents (2,465 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld. Arthritis and mental health challenges are the most frequently reported conditions, affecting 7.9% and 7.0% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 72.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.9% of the population (793 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Health measures for older residents indicate some difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the community's general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Tallebudgera is largely Australian-born, at 81.3% of residents, with 3.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.1%) and Australian (27.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Tallebudgera shows lower levels of cultural diversity than typical regional areas, with 81.3% of residents born in Australia, 90.6% holding citizenship, and 96.2% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 50.5% of the population, compared to 52.2% in Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages in Tallebudgera are English (33.1%), Australian (27.5%), and Irish (9.2%). Specific European ancestries show higher concentrations here than in the wider region: Welsh accounts for 0.8% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), New Zealanders represent 1.0% (compared to 0.9%), and French heritage is at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tallebudgera is 42. 21.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 42 in the suburb of Tallebudgera is close to the Regional Qld average of 41 and higher than the Australian median of 38. Compared to the regional profile, children aged 5 - 14 are highly represented at 14.3%, while young adults aged 25 - 34 are underrepresented at 8.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 11.3% to 13.4%, while the 55 to 64 group fell from 14.0% to 12.4%, and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 15.5% to 14.3%.
Demographic projections for 2041 point to notable changes in the suburb of Tallebudgera. The 45 to 54 cohort is expected to grow by 112 people (20%), rising from 558 to 671. In contrast, the 15 to 24 and 55 to 64 brackets are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Tallebudgera
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 13 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 23 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,826 at the 2021 Census → 4,201 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32725). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.