Tallebudgera Valley

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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Tallebudgera Valley is around 1,912. This reflects an increase of 150 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,762. The latest estimate of 1,910 residents by AreaSearch, based on the June 2024 ABS ERP data release and additional validated new addresses, indicates this growth. This results in a population density ratio of 31 persons per square kilometer. Tallebudgera Valley's 8.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeds the SA3 area's 6.0%, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 60.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data are applied where utilized. Future population dynamics anticipate a median increase for locations outside capital cities, with the suburb expected to increase by 240 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 14.3% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Tallebudgera Valley when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Tallebudgera Valley had around 5 dwellings receiving development approval each year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 26 homes were approved, with another 3 in FY-26 so far. This results in an average of 4.4 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

New supply significantly lags behind demand, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. Developers target the premium market segment, constructing new properties at an average cost of $1,201,000. Commercial approvals totaled $1.1 million in FY-26, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Rest of Qld, Tallebudgera Valley has comparable new home approvals per person, suggesting market stability inline with regional patterns.

This activity is below the national average, indicating the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. There are approximately 204 people per dwelling approval in the location. Population forecasts indicate Tallebudgera Valley will gain 273 residents by 2041. Construction maintains a reasonable pace with projected growth, but buyers may face growing competition as population increases.

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

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable projects 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 projects considered most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Tallebudgera Valley demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Tallebudgera Valley has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.8% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.9% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of this date, 1,059 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 1.2% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Tallebudgera Valley was higher at 71.3%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. Based on Census responses, 21.5% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include construction, healthcare & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction is particularly strong with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level, while accommodation & food has limited presence at 5.4%, compared to the regional average of 8.3%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work, suggesting local employment opportunities exist alongside external job markets. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.9% and labour force grew by 2.0%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 2.8%. In comparison, Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.7%, labour force growth of 2.1%, with unemployment rising to 4.4%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Tallebudgera Valley's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Tallebudgera Valley had a median taxpayer income of $48,779 and an average income of $75,311. These figures are higher than the national averages of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively for Rest of Qld. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $53,613 and $82,774 based on a 9.91% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Census data shows household incomes rank at the 80th percentile with weekly earnings of $2,245, while personal income ranks lower at the 39th percentile. The dominant earnings bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, with 27.6% of residents (527 people) falling within this range. A substantial proportion of high earners, 36.2%, have incomes above $3,000 per week. Housing expenses account for 14.8% of income, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile with strong earnings ranking residents within the 81st percentile for disposable income.

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

In Tallebudgera Valley, as per the latest Census evaluation, 98.3% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 1.7% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Non-Metro Qld's figures of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tallebudgera Valley stood at 38.6%, compared to mortgaged properties at 50.1% and rented ones at 11.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent in the area was $373, compared to Non-Metro 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 account for 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 Rest of Qld 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 exceeds the regional average with university qualification rates at 27.5%, compared to Rest of Qld's 20.6%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are held by 41.6% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 14.1% and certificates at 27.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.7% 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 shows excellent health outcomes according to AreaSearch's analysis. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups.

Private health cover is high at approximately 57% of the total population (around 1,090 people), compared to 52.5% in the rest of Queensland. The most prevalent conditions are arthritis (7.2%) and asthma (6.5%). A significant majority, 74.9%, report being free from medical ailments, higher than the 67.6% across the rest of Queensland. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 16.4% (313 people), compared to 20.4% in the rest of Queensland. 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 below average, with 85.7% of its population being citizens and 78.2% born in Australia. English was spoken at home by 93.4%. Christianity dominated religiously, comprising 41.1%.

The 'Other' religion category was overrepresented at 0.7%, compared to 0.8% regionally. In ancestry, the top groups were English (31.4%), Australian (26.4%), and Irish (9.1%). Notably, French (1.3%) Welsh (0.8%) and Russian (0.5%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.5%, 0.5% and 0.2% respectively.

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

The median age in Tallebudgera Valley is 42 years, close to Rest of Qld's average of 41 and well above Australia's median of 38. Compared to Rest of Qld, the 45-54 age group is notably over-represented at 16.2% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.1%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.3% to 12.4%, and the 35 to 44 cohort has increased from 12.7% to 14.0%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 15.2% to 12.9%, and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 16.4% to 15.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Tallebudgera Valley, with the 45 to 54 age cohort projected to expand by 63 people (20%) from 309 to 373, while the 55 to 64 cohort is projected to decline by 0 people.