Currumbin Waters (Qld)

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Based on Districts' evaluation of ABS population updates for the wider region and newly validated locations since the Census, Currumbin Waters is calculated to have approximately 10,220 residents as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 423 residents (4.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 9,797 people. This shift is derived from the resident population figure of 10,220, calculated by Districts using the June 2025 ERP data release from the ABS alongside 28 new addresses confirmed since the Census. This population level yields a density of 1,028 individuals per square kilometer, matching typical averages across locations monitored by Districts. Overseas migration was the primary driver of growth locally, accounting for approximately 78.0% of the overall population gains in recent times.

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Currumbin Waters possesses a qualified labor force with strong representation in essential service industries, an unemployment rate of only 2.7%, and an estimated annual job growth of 3.5% based on statistical area aggregations by Districts. As of March 2026, there are 5,407 working residents, with unemployment sitting 1.3% below the Regional Qld average of 3.9%, and participation levels remaining relatively standard at 67.3% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates a moderate 14.9% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions.

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According to the latest financial year 2023 ATO statistics aggregated by Districts, tax-paying residents in the suburb of Currumbin Waters earn incomes above the national average. The median taxpayer income is $50,117 and the average income is $71,710, compared to regional averages of $53,146 and $66,593. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $55,810 for the median and $79,856 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes all placed moderately, falling between the 37th and 43rd percentiles. The largest income bracket contains 31.5% of taxpayers earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (3,219 residents), which is in line with the metropolitan average of 31.7%. Affordability pressures are high, with residents retaining only 81.1% of their income, placing the suburb in the 40th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 5th decile.

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According to the last Census, residential dwellings in Currumbin Waters consisted of 71.4% standalone houses and 28.6% other property formats like townhouses and apartments, compared to Regional Qld's split of 76.4% and 23.6%. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Currumbin Waters stood higher than the regional average at 35.3%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (42.4%) or occupied by renters (22.3%). The median mortgage repayment of $2,100 per month was notably higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, and the median weekly rent was $468 compared to $345 regionally. Compared nationally, mortgage payments in Currumbin Waters are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 74.5%, consisting of couples with children at 34.0%, couples without children at 26.0%, and single parents at 13.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 25.5%, which includes single-person households at 22.6% and group living situations at 3.2%. The median household occupancy of 2.6 residents exceeds the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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Formal qualifications in the suburb of Currumbin Waters lag behind broader regional averages, with 20.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared to 30.4% across Australia, pointing to opportunities for further academic and professional training. Bachelor degrees make up the largest share at 14.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational education is highly prevalent, with 42.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.0%) and certificates (29.9%).

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Public transport services in Currumbin Waters consist of 34 active bus stops. These stops are connected by 3 routes, which support a total of 496 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 276 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and the vast majority of working residents travel outside the area, with 94% using a car as their primary mode of travel. Households average 1.6 vehicles. Approximately 14.9% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect the influence of pandemic conditions.

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Health outcomes in Currumbin Waters align closely with national averages based on Districts' evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of long-term health issues, with common ailments distributed across both younger and older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 56% of the population (~5,684 people) holding coverage, compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld.

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Currumbin Waters displays a lower level of cultural diversity compared to broader benchmarks, with 81.7% of residents born in Australia, 89.8% holding citizenship, and 94.8% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 49.0% of the community. However, the most distinct variation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% average seen throughout Regional Qld.

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The median age in the suburb of Currumbin Waters is 41, matching the Regional Qld average of 41 and sitting older than the national median of 38. The suburb has a higher proportion of residents in the 35 - 44 age bracket (14.6%) compared to Regional Qld, but fewer residents aged 65 - 74 (9.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the median age has dropped by 1.0 years from 42 to 41, showing a transition toward a younger demographic. Notable changes include the 35 to 44 age group growing from 12.6% to 14.6%, and the 25 to 34 group rising from 9.5% to 11.1%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 13.0% to 11.0%, and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 14.1% to 12.5%. Demographic models indicate the age distribution will shift by 2041, with the 25 to 34 cohort projected to grow by 227 people (20%) from 1,134 to 1,362, while the 65 to 74 and 55 to 64 cohorts are expected to decrease.

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Currumbin Waters currently has an estimated 633 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 381 children aged 0-2 and 254 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 10% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 15% by 2041 (to approximately 725 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,073. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.8 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.