Tallebudgera Valley

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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, as of Nov 2025, the Tallebudgera Valley statistical area's estimated population is around 1,912. This reflects an increase of 150 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,762. The current resident population estimate by AreaSearch is 1,910, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and validation of four new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 31 persons per square kilometer. The Tallebudgera Valley's 8.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's 5.9%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 60.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were 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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of regional areas nationally is expected for the Tallebudgera Valley (SA2), with an expected expansion by 238 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 14.6% over the 17 years.

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

Tallebudgera Valley has averaged approximately 5 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 26 homes were approved, with a further 3 approved in FY-26. On average, around 4.4 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built over the past five financial years.

This demand significantly outpaces supply, potentially exerting upward pressure on prices and intensifying 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, $1.1 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Tallebudgera Valley exhibits similar construction activity per person, contributing to regional market stability.

However, this level is lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and potential development constraints. All recent building activity consists of standalone homes, preserving the area's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes. With approximately 204 people per approval, Tallebudgera Valley indicates developing status. Future projections estimate an addition of 279 residents by 2041, with construction maintaining a reasonable pace alongside projected growth, although buyers may face increasing competition as the population grows.

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

Twenty-one projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include the 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 likely to be 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 the construction sector being notably prominent. Its unemployment rate was 2.9% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.8%.

As of September 2025, 1,055 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.2% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation stands at 62.9%, slightly higher than Rest of Qld's 59.1%. The key industries for employment among residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction is particularly specialized, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

Conversely, accommodation & food services are under-represented, with only 5.4% of Tallebudgera Valley's workforce compared to 8.3% in Rest of Qld. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.8%, while the labour force grew by 1.8%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 2.9%. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a slight rise in unemployment to 4.4%. State-level data from November 25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National employment forecasts project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industries. 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 Rest of Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $53,613 (median) and $82,774 (average). 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 27.6% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (527 residents), similar to the surrounding region where this cohort represents 31.7%. Tallebudgera Valley shows affluence with 36.2% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 14.8% of income, and strong earnings place 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 Non-Metro Qld's 83.1% houses and 16.9% 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 Non-Metro Qld's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure was $373, lower than Non-Metro Qld's $500. Nationally, Tallebudgera Valley's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,500 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less at $373 compared to the national figure of $375.

Tallebudgera Valley features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 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 constitute 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, aligning with the average for the Rest of Qld.

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 of 27.5% among 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 comprise 14.1% and certificates make up 27.5%.

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

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Tallebudgera Valley's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Tallebudgera Valley.

Prevalence of common health conditions is very low across all age groups. Private health cover rate is very high at approximately 57% of the total population, which is about 1,090 people. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.2 and 6.5% of residents respectively. A total of 74.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.3% across the Rest of Qld. The area has 16.3% of residents aged 65 and over, which is 311 people, higher than the 14.4% in the Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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, in a cultural diversity assessment conducted on 26th June 2021, scored below average with 85.7% of its population being citizens, 78.2% born in Australia, and 93.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 41.1% of the population as per data from 20th May 2020. The 'Other' religious category showed an overrepresentation in Tallebudgera Valley with 0.7%, compared to the Rest of Qld's 0.5%.

In ancestry analysis (parental country of birth), the top three groups were English at 31.4%, Australian at 26.4%, and Irish at 9.1%. Notable deviations included French, overrepresented at 1.3% compared to the regional average of 0.7%, Welsh at 0.8% (regional: 0.7%), and Russian at 0.5% (regional: 0.4%).

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 the Rest of Qld average, the 45-54 cohort is notably over-represented at 16.4% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.1%. As per the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 10.3% to 12.2% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 15.2% to 13.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Tallebudgera Valley, with the 45-54 age cohort projected to expand by 59 people (19%) from 313 to 373. Meanwhile, the 55-64 cohort is projected to decline by 1 person.