Tallebudgera Valley

Population growth drivers in Tallebudgera Valley are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

The population of the suburb of Tallebudgera Valley is estimated to be around 1,920 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 158 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,762 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,919 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional four validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 31 persons per square kilometer. The suburb's growth rate of 9.0% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 6.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 60.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Considering projected demographic shifts, the suburb is expected to expand by 205 persons to reach a population of 2,127 by 2041, reflecting an increase of 10.6% over the 16-year period.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Tallebudgera Valley when compared nationally

Tallebudgera Valley has averaged approximately five new dwelling approvals annually. Between financial years 2021 (FY-21) and 2025 (FY-25), an estimated 26 homes were approved, with three more approved in FY-26 to date. Over the past five financial years, an average of 3.9 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built.

This has led to a significant demand outpacing supply, potentially exerting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers. The average construction value of new properties is $1,201,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totaled $1.1 million, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Tallebudgera Valley's construction activity per person is comparable, supporting market stability in line with regional patterns.

However, it is lower than national levels, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. As of FY-26, Tallebudgera Valley reflects a developing area with around 200 people per approval. Future projections estimate an addition of 204 residents by 2041. Existing development levels appear aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include Treetops Plaza Redevelopment - Urbia Burleigh Masterplan, Treetops North Precinct, M1 Pacific Motorway Varsity Lakes to Tugun Upgrade, and Currumbin Eco-Parkland. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Tallebudgera Valley has a skilled workforce with the construction sector being notably prominent. The unemployment rate was 2.6% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.6%. As of December 2025, 1,038 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 1.4% lower than Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation was higher at 69.8%, compared to Regional Qld's 64.5%. According to Census responses, 21.5% of residents worked from home. Key industries of employment were construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area had a particular specialization in construction, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

However, accommodation & food services were under-represented at 5.4%, compared to Regional Qld's 8.3%. Many residents commuted elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.6% and labour force by 1.5%, keeping the unemployment rate stable at 2.7%. In contrast, Regional Qld had employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%, with an unemployment rate rise of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Tallebudgera Valley's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

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

The median taxpayer income in Tallebudgera Valley is $48,779, with an average of $75,311, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. Nationally, this is high compared to Regional Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $54,320 (median) and $83,866 (average) as of March 2026. Census data shows household incomes rank at the 80th percentile ($2,245 weekly), while personal income ranks at the 39th percentile. The earnings profile indicates that the largest segment is 27.6% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (529 residents), similar to the surrounding region where this cohort represents 31.7%. Tallebudgera Valley demonstrates affluence with 36.2% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 14.8% of income. Strong earnings rank residents within the 81st percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Tallebudgera Valley's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.3% houses and 1.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tallebudgera Valley stood at 38.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.1% and rented ones at 11.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, higher than Regional Qld's average of $1,655. Median weekly rent in the area was $373, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Tallebudgera Valley's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,500 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $373 compared to the national figure of $375.

Tallebudgera Valley features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 84.3% of all households, including 42.6% couples with children, 29.5% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 15.7%, with lone person households at 13.2% and group households comprising 3.1%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.

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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 27.5% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 14.1% and certificates at 27.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 14.0% in primary, 9.1% in secondary, and 4.9% in tertiary education.

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

Tallebudgera Valley's health outcomes show excellent results according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with very low prevalence across all age groups. Private health cover is high at approximately 57% (~1,095 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld.

The most common conditions are arthritis (7.2%) and asthma (6.5%), while 74.9% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Regional Qld. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 16.8% of residents aged 65 and over (322 people), lower than Regional Qld's 20.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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

Tallebudgera Valley's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 85.7% of its population being citizens, 78.2% born in Australia, and 93.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Tallebudgera Valley, accounting for 41.1% of the population. The category 'Other' shows an overrepresentation, comprising 0.7% compared to 0.8% regionally across Regional Qld.

The top three ancestry groups are English (31.4%), Australian (26.4%), and Irish (9.1%). Notably, French (1.3%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.5%, as are Welsh (0.8% vs 0.5%) and Russian (0.5% vs 0.2%).

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

The median age in Tallebudgera Valley is 42 years, close to Regional Queensland's average of 41 years, and well above Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Regional Queensland average, the 45-54 age group is notably over-represented at 16.3% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 7.7%. Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 10.3% to 12.5%, while the 55 to 64 age group has declined from 15.2% to 13.1%. Additionally, the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 16.4% to 15.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Tallebudgera Valley. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to expand by 57 people (18%) from 312 to 370, while the 55-64 and 15-24 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.