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Tallebudgera Valley has an estimated 1,914 residents, up from 1,762 at the 2021 Census — a change of 152 people, or 8.6%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 60.0% of that increase. Density is about 31 people per 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Tallebudgera Valley has an estimated population of around 1,914, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census address validations. This indicates an expansion of 152 people (8.6%) relative to the 1,762 people recorded in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch arrived at this 1,914 resident figure by reviewing the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 4 validated new addresses established after the Census. Spatially, this population density stands at 31 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable personal space. The suburb of Tallebudgera Valley outpaced the broader SA3 area (6.9%) with its 8.6% increase since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a regional growth frontrunner.
Net overseas arrivals served as the principal demographic catalyst, generating roughly 60.0% of recent population additions, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and interstate migration. For individual SA2 locations, AreaSearch utilises 2024-released ABS/Geoscience Australia projections pegged to a 2022 baseline. Where SA2 coverage is absent, or for projections extending beyond 2032, figures rely on 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts based on 2021 data. Because those state models omit age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch incorporates age-cohort growth weightings aligned with 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 numbers. Looking ahead, demographic trajectories point to an expansion marginally beneath the national regional median, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting the suburb of Tallebudgera Valley to expand by 204 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 10.7% across the 16 years.
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Residential building activity in Tallebudgera Valley remains exceptionally subdued, registering an average of 1 approvals annually (amounting to 7 dwellings across the five-year period). This minimal construction volume aligns with rural localities where infrastructure constraints and modest local requirements naturally suppress development. Consequently, given the sparse number of approvals, relative comparisons and annual growth rates are prone to substantial swings triggered by individual schemes. Building volumes in Tallebudgera Valley trail significantly behind Rest of Qld, while also falling substantially short of nationwide benchmarks. Furthermore, recent development has been exclusively composed of detached residences, catering specifically to families seeking spacious rural lifestyle properties.
The presence of roughly 638 people in the locality for each approved dwelling underlines the tranquil, low-density character of the local planning landscape. According to the most recent quarterly figures from AreaSearch, Tallebudgera Valley is projected to add 204 residents by 2041. Should current construction constraints persist, the creation of new residential stock could lag behind local population expansion, which may intensify buyer competition and reinforce upward pressure on dwelling values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Tallebudgera Valley
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 132 current infrastructure and development projects close to Tallebudgera Valley, worth an estimated $20.5 billion. 38 are already under construction and 57 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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Community outcomes and performance are heavily shaped by planning frameworks, capital works, and transport developments. AreaSearch has pinpointed 20 projects with the potential to influence the local area. Prominent schemes among these include the Treetops Plaza Redevelopment - Urbia Burleigh Masterplan, Treetops North Precinct, M1 Pacific Motorway Varsity Lakes to Tugun Upgrade, and Currumbin Eco-Parkland, with key relevant initiatives itemised below.
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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.
Eco View Retreat
A wellness retreat featuring 15 cabins and a central pavilion, designed for group bookings with a focus on wellness and the environment. Activities include hikes, equine therapy, and yoga.
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.
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.
Wildlife Park Estate
Wildlife Park Estate is a boutique residential development offering 11 exclusive land blocks in Bonogin Valley, located in the Gold Coast Hinterland. The estate features land sizes ranging from 1 to 3 acres with large 1200 sqm building envelopes, designed for eco-style homes surrounded by nature reserves and abundant wildlife. The development emphasizes privacy, breathtaking hinterland views, native plant landscaping, and sustainable living. Located 10 minutes from Mudgeeraba and Robina CBD, 20 minutes to Gold Coast beaches, and 30 minutes to Gold Coast Airport, the estate offers a peaceful rural lifestyle while maintaining close proximity to schools, shopping centers, and amenities.
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.
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.
1,041 residents of Tallebudgera Valley are employed, from a labour force of 1,069. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 69.6%. 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. 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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The local labour market in Tallebudgera Valley is characterised by a qualified resident base, pronounced construction industry engagement, a low jobless rate of 2.6%, and an estimated 2.1% expansion in employment over the preceding year, according to aggregated statistical district data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,041, the unemployment figure sat 1.3% below the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld, and labour force participation proved exceptionally strong at 69.6% against 64.2% regionally. Census returns also indicated that 21.5% of working locals operated from home, a metric partly influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
Local workers are concentrated primarily within construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction represents a distinct core strength, capturing a resident employment proportion 1.7 times the regional norm. In contrast, accommodation & food accounts for a smaller footprint of 5.4% compared to 8.3% across the broader region. An evaluation of local working residents relative to the resident population suggests a substantial share travels beyond the immediate boundary for work, despite internal job options. During the twelve months leading to March 2026, AreaSearch syntheses of wider ABS and SALM metrics indicate that local employment expanded by 2.1% alongside a 2.2% growth in the labour force, nudging the unemployment rate upward by 0.1 percentage points. Across Regional Qld over the same timeframe, jobs increased by 0.1%, the workforce rose by 0.3%, and joblessness climbed by 0.1 percentage points. Looking further ahead, national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context when aligned with the local industry profile. Nationwide employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with marked variance across industry categories. Applying these sector-level expectations to the local workforce structure indicates prospective employment gains of 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years in Tallebudgera Valley (representing an illustrative weighted model that excludes bespoke local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Tallebudgera Valley is $2,245 a week (about $117,000 a year), with median personal income at $753 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,779 a year against an average of $75,311. The average runs 54% 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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The suburb of Tallebudgera Valley's income level is very high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb of Tallebudgera Valley's median income among taxpayers is $48,779 and the average income stands at $75,311, which compares to figures for Regional Qld's of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $54,320 (median) and $83,866 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household incomes rank exceptionally at the 80th percentile ($2,245 weekly), though personal income ranks lower at the 39th percentile.
The data shows the predominant cohort spans 27.6% of locals (528 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring the metropolitan region where 31.7% occupy this bracket. Tallebudgera Valley demonstrates considerable affluence with 36.2% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 14.8% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 81st percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Tallebudgera Valley had 528 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 2% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 11% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $373 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 76% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the local housing landscape in Tallebudgera Valley was overwhelmingly dominated by detached houses at 98.3%, with apartments, semi-detached properties, and other structures accounting for just 1.7%, differing markedly from Regional Qld where houses made up 76.4% and alternate dwellings comprised 23.6%. Outright home ownership reached 38.6%, comfortably surpassing the regional standard, while mortgaged properties represented 50.1% and rental accommodation comprised 11.3%. Monthly mortgage commitments averaged a median of $2,500 locally compared to $1,655 in Regional Qld, whereas weekly median rents stood at $373 versus $345 regionally.
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage repayments significantly outstrip the Australian norm of $1,863, while local rent levels remain below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Tallebudgera Valley counted 528 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 574 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 85% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The domestic landscape is heavily weighted toward family structures, which comprise 84.3% of all households; this includes couples with children (42.6%), childless couples (29.5%), and single parent arrangements (10.1%). Non-family living situations make up the remaining 15.7%, divided between single-occupant households (13.2%) and group arrangements (3.1%). With an average of 3.0 people per residence, the local median household size exceeds the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.5% of adults in Tallebudgera Valley hold a university qualification, including 20.4% with a bachelor degree and 4.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 77% of areas nationally. A further 27.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 76 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,054 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 in the district is distinctive within the broader region, as tertiary qualification holders (27.5% of individuals aged 15+) surpass the 20.6% standard seen across Rest of Qld. Bachelor qualifications form the largest group at 20.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Technical and trade accreditations are also widespread, with 41.6% of the population aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including certificates (27.5%) and advanced diplomas (14.1%). Engagement with formal study is substantial throughout the community, with 33.7% of residents currently attending educational institutions. This comprises 14.0% attending primary school, 9.1% participating in secondary education, and 4.9% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Tallebudgera Valley 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.
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74.9% of residents in Tallebudgera Valley report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 90% of areas nationally. 3.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.5 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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Health assessments by AreaSearch indicate excellent overall physical wellbeing across Tallebudgera Valley, evidenced by favorable mortality statistics and an exceptionally low incidence of chronic illnesses across every age bracket. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is notably widespread, covering roughly 57% of the total population (~1,091 people), exceeding the 52.5% benchmark recorded throughout Regional Qld. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread chronic conditions within the community, diagnosed in 7.2 and 6.5% of the population respectively, while 74.9% of residents reported having no medical conditions at all, outperforming the Regional Qld rate of 67.6%.
Working-age community members display notable vitality alongside minimal chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over account for 16.6% of the locality (317 people), below the 20.3% observed across Regional Qld, with senior health indicators showing considerable strength and tracking closely with wider population norms.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Tallebudgera Valley is largely Australian-born, at 78.2% of residents, with 6.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.4%) and Australian (26.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural homogeneity is relatively pronounced across Tallebudgera Valley, where Australian citizens constitute 85.7% of the community, 78.2% of residents were born in Australia, and 93.4% converse solely in English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 41.1% of the populace. Meanwhile, the most noticeable divergence in minor groups occurs in the Other category, which comprises 0.7% of locals against 0.8% in Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral heritage based on parental country of birth, the community is led by English ancestry at 31.4%, Australian background at 26.4%, and Irish heritage at 9.1%.
Distinct proportional variations appear across several specific lineages, with French ancestry overrepresented at 1.3% in Tallebudgera Valley (versus 0.5% regionally), Welsh heritage at 0.8% (versus 0.5%), and Russian ancestry at 0.5% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tallebudgera Valley is 43. 20.5% 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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Relative to Regional Qld, the age distribution in Tallebudgera Valley shows higher concentrations in mature working cohorts and lower proportions among younger working adults. August 2026 estimates indicate that mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64 constitute 30.0% of the community, compared to 24.6% regionally, while young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 represent 20.5% locally versus 25.5% across the wider region. The estimated median age stands at 43 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure, while remaining 2 years older than the Regional Qld median of 41 and above the national median of 38 recorded at that Census.
Meanwhile, the cohort of children and youths aged 0 - 24 expanded from 30.9% at the Census to an estimated 33.0%. By 2041, young to middle-aged adults are forecasted to see the greatest numerical increase, growing by 67 (17%) to 459.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Tallebudgera Valley
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,762 at the 2021 Census → 1,914 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 Aug 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 (SAL32726). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.