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Tugun QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tugun QLD is 7,175 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tugun is $850 per week ($44,200 per year). Median rent in Tugun is $460 per week ($1,993 per month). Tugun has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Tugun has a population density of 2305.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tugun is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Portuguese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tugun is $1,950.

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Tugun Population

residents (Census 2021)

Tugun Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$850/wk

$44,200 per year

#2768 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$460/wk

$1,993 per month

#939 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Tugun Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (3,475) Female 51.6% (3,699)

Population Density

2305.8

people per km²

7,175 people · 3.1 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,074

Family income/wk

Tugun 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)

Tugun Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.4% 769 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.6% 1,043 dwellings

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

Tugun Country of Birth

Australia

93.0%

England

4.1%

Brazil

1.6%

Canada

0.3%

France

0.2%

China

0.2%

Germany

0.2%

India

0.2%

Egypt

0.1%

Fiji

0.1%

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

Tugun Religion

No Religion

51.2%

Catholic

20.3%

Anglican

10.5%

Not stated

9.7%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Uniting Church

2.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.9%

Baptist

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tugun Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

64.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.3%

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

Tugun Languages Spoken at Home

Portuguese

27.4%

Other

15.9%

Japan

14.4%

Spanish

13.5%

French

8.7%

Italian

7.2%

SAL Tot

5.3%

Vietnamese

4.3%

Australian Indigenous

3.4%

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

Tugun Employment

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Employed full-time

37.3% 1,891 people

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Employed part-time

28.1% 1,423 people

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Unemployed

3.2% 164 people

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Not in labour force

31.4% 1,593 people

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

Tugun Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

35.8%

Bachelor Degree

30.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.6%

Postgraduate Degree

7.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.2%

Certificate I/II

1.9%

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

Tugun Occupation

Professionals

31.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.1%

Community & Personal Service

14.5%

Managers

13.5%

Clerical & Administrative

9.6%

Labourers

5.5%

Sales Workers

5.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.9%

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

Tugun Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.3%

Health

16.1%

Society & Culture

12.8%

Engineering

12.5%

Architecture & Building

11.5%

Education

9.2%

Creative Arts

6.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.9%

Agriculture & Environment

1.7%

Information Technology

1.6%

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

Tugun Dwelling Types

Separate house

60.4%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

30.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tugun Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.5%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

1.3%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

5.9%

$800-$999/wk

6.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.9%

$4,000+/wk

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tugun Marital Status

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Married

39.2% 2,313

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Separated

3.3% 196

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Divorced

11.6% 687

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Widowed

5.3% 313

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Never married

40.6% 2,396

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tugun Ancestry

English

33.0%

Australian

26.6%

Irish

11.1%

Scottish

9.2%

Other

7.1%

German

3.9%

Italian

3.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

New Zealander

1.4%

Dutch

1.1%

Maori

1.0%

Filipino

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tugun School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

31.6%

Secondary — Government

26.3%

Pre-school

11.8%

Vocational Education

9.9%

Primary — Catholic

8.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.7%

Secondary — Catholic

2.1%

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

Tugun Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.2% 696

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No need for assistance

94.8% 12,562

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

Tugun Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.2% 763

—

Not a volunteer

85.8% 4,608

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tugun Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.7%

$300-$449/mo

2.8%

$450-$599/mo

1.5%

$600-$799/mo

3.0%

$800-$999/mo

3.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tugun How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.3%

Did not go to work

13.7%

Car (passenger)

3.9%

Walked only

2.0%

Bicycle

1.5%

Bus

1.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.8%

Other

0.5%

Train

0.5%

Truck

0.5%

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

Tugun Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.6%

1 vehicle

37.1%

2 vehicles

40.2%

3 vehicles

12.4%

4+ vehicles

5.7%

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

Tugun Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.1%

2 bedrooms

32.4%

3 bedrooms

43.3%

4 bedrooms

16.9%

5 bedrooms

3.8%

6+ bedrooms

0.5%

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

Tugun Population Mobility

17.1%

moved in the last year

48.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tugun Indigenous Population

2.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

347

Indigenous residents

13,133

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tugun Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

572

Asthma

245

Arthritis

216

Heart disease

161

Lung condition

109

Cancer

104

Diabetes

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Tugun Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

5.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.2%

$3,500+/wk

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tugun Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.4%

Couple — no children

28.4%

Couple — no children under 15

13.3%

One parent — children under 15

9.3%

One parent — no children under 15

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tugun Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 4

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Previously served

3.2% 170

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Never served

96.8% 5,217

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Tugun Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.7% 626

—

Did not provide

88.3% 4,735

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tugun Children Ever Born

No children

36.7%

1 child

14.5%

2 children

29.5%

3 children

14.4%

4 children

4.3%

5+ children

0.7%

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

Tugun When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

128

1981–1990

127

1991–2000

139

2001–2010

287

2011–2015

208

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Tugun Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.6%

5–14 hours

31.7%

15–29 hours

13.0%

30+ hours

7.5%

Did not do domestic work

25.1%

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

Tugun Household Size

1 person

26.6%

2 persons

33.9%

3 persons

17.4%

4 persons

15.4%

5 persons

4.7%

6+ persons

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tugun Where Residents Moved From

Same address

5,434

Moved from QLD

503

Moved — same area (SA2)

224

Moved from NSW

200

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from SA

Moved from ACT

Moved from WA

Moved from TAS

Moved from NT

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

Tugun Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.0%

Step family — no other children

11.1%

Blended family — no other children

3.3%

Other couple — children only

0.9%

Intact family — other children present

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tugun Schools

schools nearby

government

1026

avg ICSEA score

4,982

total students

Elanora State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 924 students

1061

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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Tugun Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,737/wk

Median Rent $460/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.5%

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

If you earn X in Tugun

Your weekly income

≈ $7,527/month

Median rent $460/wk

Left after rent $1,277/wk

Rent share 26.5%

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Tugun vs State & National Average

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Pop: 3,594 Income: $727/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Pop: 3,600 Income: $925/wk Rent: $430/wk

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Pop: 3,614 Income: $668/wk Rent: $260/wk

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Pop: 3,615 Income: $929/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tugun

What is the population of Tugun QLD?

The population of Tugun QLD is 7,175 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2305.8 people per km².Tugun is ranked #1,021 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tugun?

The median personal income in Tugun QLD is $850 per week, or $44,200 per year.The median household income is $1,737 per week.Family income is $2,074 per week.Tugun is ranked #2,768 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tugun?

Median rent in Tugun QLD is $460 per week ($1,993 per month).Rent represents 26.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.Tugun ranks #939 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tugun?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tugun QLD is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tugun?

The median age in Tugun QLD is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tugun a good suburb to live in?

Tugun is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 7,175.The median income is $850/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.5% 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: 32881. All dollar figures in AUD.