Tallebudgera Valley (Qld)

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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the surrounding region, alongside new addresses validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Tallebudgera Valley has an estimated population of 1,920 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 158 residents (9.0%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 1,762 people. This shift is calculated from a resident count of 1,919, estimated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 4 validated new addresses added after the Census. The population density is 31 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious residential environment. The 9.0% growth rate of the suburb of Tallebudgera Valley since the 2021 census was higher than the 6.9% recorded in the SA3 region, positioning it as a local growth leader. Population gains were mostly propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 60.0% of the total increase, though all components, including interstate moves and natural increase, registered gains.

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Tallebudgera Valley possesses a highly trained workforce, particularly within the construction industry, with a local unemployment rate of 2.6% and a 2.2% growth in jobs over the past year based on compiled statistical area data from Districts. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,042, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.3% lower than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%. Furthermore, the labor participation rate is high at 70.0% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that 21.5% of working residents worked from home, though this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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ATO records at the postcode level analyzed by Districts for the 2023 financial year show high income levels, with a median of $48,779 and an average of $75,311. This compares to a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Applying the Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% recorded since the 2023 financial year suggests updated figures of approximately $54,320 (median) and $83,866 (average) by March 2026. The 2021 Census placed weekly household incomes in the 80th percentile at $2,245, while individual personal income registered lower in the 39th percentile. Income distribution shows the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket is the largest, representing 27.6% of residents ( people), compared to in this category across the wider metro region. High-income households are common, with earning over weekly, indicating strong purchasing capacity. Housing costs consume of income, disposable incomes place the area in the st percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the community in the th decile for income.

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Housing profiles in Tallebudgera Valley at the latest Census showed that detached houses made up 98.3% of the housing stock, while other dwellings (such as townhouses, apartments, or alternative formats) comprised 1.7%. This compares to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates were high at 38.6%, with mortgaged properties making up 50.1% and rental housing accounting for 11.3%. Monthly mortgage repayments had a median of $2,500, and median weekly rent was $373, compared to Regional Qld medians of $1,655 and $345. Locally, mortgage costs are higher than the national median of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain below the Australian median of $375.

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Families constitute the vast majority of households at 84.3%, consisting of couples with children at 42.6%, couples without children at 29.5%, and single parent families at 10.1%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 15.7%, with lone person households representing 13.2% and group shared houses at 3.1%. The median household size is 3.0 people, exceeding the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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The educational profile of the area is distinct, with 27.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, exceeding the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 20.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also widespread, with 41.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (14.1%) and certificate qualifications (27.5%).

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Health indicators show positive outcomes in Tallebudgera Valley based on Districts assessments of chronic illness and mortality rates, showing very low rates of common illnesses across all age demographics. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 57% of residents (~1,095 people) holding policies, compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld.

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Cultural diversity measures show the community is below the regional average, with citizens representing 85.7% of the population, 78.2% born in Australia, and 93.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, representing 41.1% of the population. The most prominent statistical divergence is in the category of Other religions, which accounts for 0.7% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld.

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The median age of 42 years in Tallebudgera Valley is comparable to the Regional Qld average of 41 and sits above the national median of 38. The 45 - 54 age group is larger than the regional average (16.3% locally), while the 25 - 34 age group has a smaller share (7.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket increased from 10.3% to 12.5% of the total population, while the 55 to 64 group decreased from 15.2% to 13.1%, and the 5 to 14 group declined from 16.4% to 15.1%. Population forecasts for project that the to cohort will grow by people (), increasing from to . In contrast, the to and to age groups are expected to contract.

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Tallebudgera Valley currently has an estimated 97 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 61 children aged 0-2 and 41 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 31% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 20% by 2041 (to approximately 116 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 220. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 7.7 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.