Curra (Qld)

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In the suburb of Curra, estimates indicate a population of approximately 2,373 in May 2026. This assessment, drawing on ABS regional reports and updated address records verified by Districts, represents a growth of 269 individuals (12.8%) from the 2,104 residents documented in the 2021 Census. The calculation stems from a localized baseline of 2,364 calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 60 validated new addresses added since the census date. The resulting density stands at 23 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low-density environment with substantial space. This 12.8% expansion rate outpaced both the Rest of Qld average of 9.2% and the nationwide figure, positioning the suburb of Curra as a key regional growth pocket. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 80.0% of the population increase, though positive contributions were also observed from natural increase and overseas arrivals.

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The local workforce exhibits a varied mix of manual and professional roles, with construction showing especially high representation. The unemployment rate sits at 5.6%, and localized aggregations point to an employment expansion of 8.3% over the prior year. In March 2026, the employed resident count reached 1,013. The joblessness rate is 1.7% higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, and participation in the labor market is considerably lower, recorded at 55.2% against 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that only 9.9% of the local workforce operates from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 restrictions at the time.

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ATO records for the 2023 financial year show that taxpayers in the suburb of Curra had a median taxable income of $35,741, with the average income recorded at $43,443. These figures are below national benchmarks and compare to Regional Qld levels of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Factoring in WPI growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 translate to approximately $39,801 for the median and $48,378 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual, household, and family income metrics in Curra fell within the bottom 2nd to 6th percentiles across the country. The largest cohort, representing 31.7% of residents (752 people), falls in the weekly bracket of $800 - 1,499, whereas the dominant bracket across Regional Qld is - which also contains of its population. Housing costs consume a high portion of earnings, leaving just of income disposable, which ranks in the th percentile.

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Census records indicate that standalone houses make up 95.1% of the housing stock in Curra, with other options like apartments and townhouses representing 4.9%. This contrasts with Regional Qld, which has 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwelling types. Outright home ownership in Curra is high at 40.4%, compared to the regional average, while mortgaged properties make up 48.2% and rental properties account for 11.4%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,268, which is lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655. The median weekly rent was $300, compared to $345 in Regional Qld. On a national level, mortgage costs in Curra are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.

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Families comprise 74.2% of all households in the area, consisting of couples without children at 32.9%, couples with children at 28.1%, and single parents at 12.2%. Single-person households make up 21.8% of the remaining 25.8% of non-family households, with group living arrangements accounting for 3.3%. The median household size is 2.6 residents, which is slightly larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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The region shows lower rates of higher education, with university graduation rates at 7.0% compared to 30.4% across Australia. This highlights an area where targeted educational programs could make an impact. Undergraduate degrees represent 5.6% of residents, while postgraduate qualifications stand at 1.1% and graduate diplomas at 0.3%. Vocational and trade qualifications are common, with 46.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a non-school qualification, including advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 37.0%.

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Health assessments by Districts, reflecting chronic illness rates and mortality statistics, point to notable challenges across both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is low, with only 44% of residents (~1,054 people) holding policies, compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity measures are low, with Australian-born residents making up 85.3% of the community, citizens representing 90.3%, and monolingual English speakers comprising 97.2% of households. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, claimed by 48.4% of residents, which is slightly lower than the 52.2% recorded across Regional Qld.

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The median age of 45 makes Curra older than Regional Qld at 41 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 15.2% of the population, compared to a smaller 25 - 34 cohort at 8.8%. This concentration of 65 - 74 year-olds is higher than the national share of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 5.6% to 7.3%, and the 15 to 24 demographic increased from 9.6% to 10.8%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 16.8% to , and the to cohort fell from to . Looking to projections suggest notable changes in the local age profile, led by a increase in to year-olds (adding people to reach from ). Conversely, the to and to cohorts are expected to experience population declines.

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Curra currently has an estimated 106 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 68 children aged 0-2 and 45 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 20% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 19% by 2041 (to approximately 126 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 222. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 8.7 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.