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Currumbin QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Currumbin, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Currumbin QLD is 3,278 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Currumbin is $909 per week ($47,268 per year). Median rent in Currumbin is $490 per week ($2,123 per month). Currumbin has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Currumbin has a population density of 1608.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Currumbin is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Portuguese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Currumbin is $2,134.

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Currumbin Population

residents (Census 2021)

Currumbin Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$909/wk

$47,268 per year

#2024 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$490/wk

$2,123 per month

#714 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,134/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Currumbin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (1,598) Female 51.3% (1,682)

Population Density

1608.4

people per km²

3,278 people · 2.0 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,295

Family income/wk

Currumbin Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Currumbin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.1% 465 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.9% 410 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Currumbin Country of Birth

Australia

93.1%

England

4.8%

Brazil

0.7%

Canada

0.3%

Germany

0.3%

India

0.3%

China

0.2%

France

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Currumbin Religion

No Religion

53.6%

Catholic

18.6%

Anglican

12.8%

Not stated

7.1%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Christian (other)

2.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.7%

Buddhism

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Currumbin Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

70.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Currumbin Languages Spoken at Home

Portuguese

22.4%

Spanish

19.0%

French

13.8%

Japan

13.8%

Italian

12.1%

Mandarin

8.6%

German

5.2%

Other

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Currumbin Employment

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Employed full-time

36.0% 869 people

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Employed part-time

27.4% 662 people

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Unemployed

3.0% 72 people

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Not in labour force

33.6% 810 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Currumbin Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

37.8%

Certificate III/IV

28.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.0%

Postgraduate Degree

8.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.9%

Certificate I/II

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Currumbin Occupation

Professionals

35.4%

Managers

17.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.2%

Community & Personal Service

11.9%

Clerical & Administrative

8.9%

Sales Workers

6.8%

Labourers

4.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Currumbin Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.0%

Health

16.9%

Society & Culture

12.8%

Engineering

11.6%

Education

11.2%

Architecture & Building

10.3%

Creative Arts

5.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.5%

Agriculture & Environment

2.0%

Information Technology

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Currumbin Dwelling Types

Separate house

77.4%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

20.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Currumbin Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.0%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

1.4%

$300-$399/wk

1.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

5.9%

$800-$999/wk

6.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.8%

$4,000+/wk

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Currumbin Marital Status

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Married

42.3% 1,159

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Separated

2.9% 80

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Divorced

13.3% 363

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Widowed

4.5% 124

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Never married

36.9% 1,011

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Currumbin Ancestry

English

34.5%

Australian

24.8%

Irish

13.8%

Scottish

9.8%

Other

6.2%

German

3.7%

Italian

2.5%

Dutch

1.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.0%

French

0.8%

Maori

0.8%

South African

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Currumbin School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.1%

Secondary — Government

25.5%

Vocational Education

10.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.7%

Pre-school

8.6%

Primary — Catholic

8.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.9%

Secondary — Catholic

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Currumbin Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.6% 221

✅

No need for assistance

96.4% 6,003

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Currumbin Volunteering

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Volunteer

16.4% 423

—

Not a volunteer

83.6% 2,154

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Currumbin Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.8%

$300-$449/mo

0.9%

$450-$599/mo

1.2%

$600-$799/mo

2.7%

$800-$999/mo

3.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Currumbin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.7%

Did not go to work

13.8%

Car (passenger)

4.3%

Walked only

2.7%

Bicycle

2.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.9%

Bus

0.9%

Other

0.8%

Truck

0.4%

Train

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Currumbin Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.9%

1 vehicle

37.7%

2 vehicles

42.5%

3 vehicles

12.0%

4+ vehicles

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Currumbin Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.8%

2 bedrooms

37.8%

3 bedrooms

33.7%

4 bedrooms

20.2%

5 bedrooms

4.6%

6+ bedrooms

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Currumbin Population Mobility

18.8%

moved in the last year

48.2%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Currumbin Indigenous Population

1.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

110

Indigenous residents

6,185

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Currumbin Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

230

Arthritis

102

Asthma

100

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Diabetes

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Currumbin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.8%

$400-$499/wk

2.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.0%

$3,500+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Currumbin Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.5%

Couple — no children

30.9%

Couple — no children under 15

13.1%

One parent — no children under 15

6.9%

One parent — children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Currumbin Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 3

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 4

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Previously served

3.4% 87

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Never served

96.4% 2,489

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Currumbin Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.3% 290

—

Did not provide

88.7% 2,278

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Currumbin Children Ever Born

No children

37.0%

1 child

13.2%

2 children

30.0%

3 children

14.2%

4 children

3.9%

5+ children

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Currumbin When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

139

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Currumbin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.2%

5–14 hours

33.4%

15–29 hours

13.0%

30+ hours

9.0%

Did not do domestic work

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Currumbin Household Size

1 person

29.3%

2 persons

36.1%

3 persons

14.6%

4 persons

14.2%

5 persons

4.4%

6+ persons

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Currumbin Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,501

Moved from QLD

279

Moved — same area (SA2)

107

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from TAS

Moved from ACT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Currumbin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.3%

Step family — no other children

12.8%

Blended family — no other children

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Currumbin Schools

schools nearby

government

1041

avg ICSEA score

6,358

total students

St Augustine's Parish Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 482 students

1086

ICSEA

Elanora State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 924 students

1061

ICSEA

Palm Beach State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 894 students

1059

ICSEA

Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 2,819 students

1022

ICSEA

Currumbin State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 1,144 students

1017

ICSEA

Currumbin Community Special School Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 95 students

1003

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Currumbin Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,830/wk

Median Rent $490/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.8%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Currumbin

Your weekly income

≈ $7,930/month

Median rent $490/wk

Left after rent $1,340/wk

Rent share 26.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Currumbin

What is the population of Currumbin QLD?

The population of Currumbin QLD is 3,278 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1608.4 people per km².Currumbin is ranked #2,241 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Currumbin?

The median personal income in Currumbin QLD is $909 per week, or $47,268 per year.The median household income is $1,830 per week.Family income is $2,295 per week.Currumbin is ranked #2,024 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Currumbin?

Median rent in Currumbin QLD is $490 per week ($2,123 per month).Rent represents 26.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Currumbin ranks #714 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Currumbin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Currumbin QLD is $2,134. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Currumbin?

The median age in Currumbin QLD is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Currumbin a good suburb to live in?

Currumbin is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,278.The median income is $909/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30774. All dollar figures in AUD.