Currambine (WA)

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Based on Districts' evaluation of the ABS demographic updates for the wider region alongside new addresses validated since the Census, the suburb of Currambine has an estimated residency of approximately 7,505 individuals as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 671 residents (9.8%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 6,834 people. The development is deduced from the resident population of 7,505, determined by Districts following an analysis of the ABS's June 2025 ERP release and 83 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population scale translates to a density of 2,382 persons per square kilometer, placing the area in the top quartile of all Australian locations analyzed by Districts. The 9.8% expansion rate in the suburb of Currambine since the 2021 census outpaced the national benchmark (9.3%), establishing it as a regional growth leader. The demographic increase in the area was chiefly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 71.0% of the total population growth over recent periods.

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The suburb of Currambine possesses a skilled labor force with strong representation in vital services, an unemployment rate of only 2.4%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 4.2% based on aggregated statistical area data. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,724, while the local unemployment rate sat 1.8 percentage points lower than the 4.2% recorded in Greater Perth. Labor force participation stands exceptionally high at 78.0% compared to 70.2% across Greater Perth. Census records indicate that a modest 8.9% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

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According to the latest postcode ATO data aggregated by Districts for the 2023 financial year, the suburb of Currambine recorded a median taxpayer income of $55,907 and an average of $75,565. This represents a very high level nationally, contrasting with a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248 in Greater Perth. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current income levels are estimated at approximately $62,018 for the median and $83,824 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb of Currambine place it around the 71st percentile of Australian locations. The weekly income band of $1,500 - $2,999 accounts for 33.2% of the local population (2,491 people), mirroring the broader region where this bracket accounts for . A high level of affluence is evident, with of residents earning weekly incomes above which helps sustain premium retail and service businesses. Housing costs consume of household income, while strong local earnings place residents in the th percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile for income.

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Residential architecture in the suburb of Currambine at the time of the latest Census consisted of 90.5% standalone houses and 9.5% alternative housing types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Perth. The rate of outright home ownership in the suburb of Currambine was 27.8%, slightly below the metro Perth average, while the remaining homes were occupied by mortgage holders (50.1%) or tenants (22.2%). Median monthly mortgage obligations in the area stood at $2,000, while median weekly rent was recorded at $400, compared to metropolitan Perth averages of $1,907 and $350. On a national level, housing repayments in the suburb of Currambine are higher than the Australian median mortgage of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.

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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 81.9%, comprising couples with children at 41.0%, couples without children at 28.4%, and single-parent homes at 11.8%. Non-family households account for the remaining 18.1% of the area, with lone-person households representing 16.3% and group housing making up 1.7%. The typical household occupancy of 2.8 persons is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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University attainment in the suburb of Currambine stands at 26.8%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 30.4%, though the minor difference suggests a solid level of educational competitiveness. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 18.8%, with postgraduate degrees at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Technical and trade qualifications are widely held, with 37.7% of residents aged 15 and over possessing vocational training credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (25.6%).

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Analysis of transit options indicates there are 15 active public transport stops in the suburb of Currambine, offering a combination of train and bus services. These facilities are served by 7 distinct routes, which accommodate 847 passenger journeys weekly. Transit accessibility is classified as good, with dwellings located an average of 280 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential nature, the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 79%, followed by trains at 14%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.7 cars per household, exceeding regional averages. A low proportion of residents (8.9%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic conditions.

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An analysis of regional health indicators reveals strong outcomes throughout the suburb of Currambine. Based on Districts' evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic conditions, there is a very low prevalence of common health issues across all age groups, while the rate of private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing approximately 57% of the population (~4,292 people).

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The suburb of Currambine displays a higher level of cultural diversity than most Australian local markets, with 15.1% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 49.6% born overseas. The most common religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 53.4% of the population. The most prominent statistical divergence is in the Other category, which represents 1.2% of the local population compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.

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With a median age of 40, the suburb of Currambine is slightly older than Greater Perth at 37 and marginally above the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth averages, the 55 - 64 age bracket is noticeably over-represented at 16.3% of the local population, while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented at 11.4%. The concentration of residents aged 55 - 64 is significantly higher than the national average of 11.2%. Since 2021, the 65 to 74 age group has expanded from 8.0% to 9.7% of the population, and the 55 to 64 bracket has increased from 15.2% to 16.3%. Meanwhile, the to cohort decreased from to . Future demographic projections suggest the age profile in the suburb of Currambine will undergo major shifts by . The to demographic is expected to grow by residents (), rising from to . The combined cohorts aged and over are projected to account for of the net population increase, highlighting the area's aging trend. In contrast, the to and to demographics are projected to contract.

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Currambine currently has an estimated 337 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 229 children aged 0-2 and 153 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 5% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 9% by 2041 (to approximately 308 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 803. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 9.1 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.