Currambine
Nearly half of Currambine's 6,834 residents were born overseas, yet the suburb's physical form is strongly suburban: 90.5% of dwellings are separate houses and 74.5% have 4 or more bedrooms. Household income sits at the 84.1st percentile, above the national midpoint, while the median age is 40. Compared with nearby Joondalup's more commercial role, Currambine is oriented to established households, with 50.0% of homes under mortgage and 49.0% of couples with children. Population change is slow rather than expansion-led: the annual trend is 0.27%, and the trajectory is Aging. That combination suits buyers seeking space and stability more than investors chasing a major development cycle.
Population
6,834
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,214/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Currambine suits buyers prioritising detached space, because 90.5% of dwellings are separate houses and 74.5% contain 4 or more bedrooms. The trade-off is that a current median house price is not available, so purchasers need to judge value from recent comparable sales rather than a single suburb benchmark. The listed mortgage figure is $2,000 per month, while mortgage stress is not flagged and mortgage payments equal 20.9% of household income. Compared with the 21.8% renting share, the 50.0% mortgage share points to an established owner-occupier base. Couples with children account for 49.0% of households, reinforcing family demand, while 27.9% own outright.
For Buyers
Currambine suits buyers prioritising detached space, because 90.5% of dwellings are separate houses and 74.5% contain 4 or more bedrooms. The trade-off is that a current median house price is not available, so purchasers need to judge value from recent comparable sales rather than a single suburb benchmark. The listed mortgage figure is $2,000 per month, while mortgage stress is not flagged and mortgage payments equal 20.9% of household income. Compared with the 21.8% renting share, the 50.0% mortgage share points to an established owner-occupier base. Couples with children account for 49.0% of households, reinforcing family demand, while 27.9% own outright.
For Investors
Currambine presents a moderate, established rental case rather than a high-growth development play. Weekly rent is $400 and vacancy is 4.8%, while 21.8% of households rent, below the 50.0% mortgage share. That tenure mix can support demand from a settled owner-occupier market, but it may limit tenant depth compared with more rental-heavy suburbs. Rent growth is 2.6%, and 0 developments were recorded in the last 12 months, so there is no recorded local development pipeline in that period. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, while the annual population trend is only 0.27%. Investors should focus on street-level condition, tenant appeal and comparable sales because a suburb median house price is not stated.
Schools in Currambine
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
FRANCIS JORDAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL
CURRAMBINE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographics
Currambine combines an older-established profile with strong overseas representation. Median age is 40, exactly in line with the national comparison, while 49.6% of residents were born overseas, 28.0 percentage points above the national figure. The university share is 33.3%, 3.2 points above national, and average household size is 2.8, or 0.3 above the national comparison. English, Irish and Scottish ancestry counts are 3,210, 754 and 725, while Christianity has 3,464 adherents and no religion 2,680. Afrikaans is the most common listed non-English language at 96 people. With 78.7% staying at the same address, Currambine is more settled than a high-turnover area, even as overseas migration remains the main growth driver.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
90.5%
Houses
2.6%
Townhouse
6.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Currambine's housing stock is overwhelmingly detached and family-sized: separate houses account for 90.5% of dwellings, apartments 6.7%, and 4 or more bedrooms 74.5%. That is a much higher large-home share than the 20.0% with 3 bedrooms, making the suburb less suited to buyers seeking compact housing. Tenure is mortgage-led, with 50.0% paying a mortgage, 27.9% owning outright and 21.8% renting. Housing costs are not currently flagged as stressed: mortgage payments equal 20.9% of household income and rent equals 18.1%. Vacancy is 4.8%, while a median house price is not stated, so price comparisons should use recent sales by dwelling type. Compared with apartment-oriented areas, Currambine's form points to lower-density living despite its 2,171.2 people per sq km.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$400
Census 2021
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$883
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.8%
Unoccupied
122
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
49.0%
Couples with children
35.5%
Couples, no children
14.3%
Single parent
2,034
Total families
Economy & Employment
Currambine has a relatively strong household income position, with weekly household income of $2,214 at the 84.1st percentile, above the national midpoint. Labour force participation is 71.8%, unemployment is 4.2%, and 2,294 workers are employed full time compared with 1,398 part time. Healthcare leads local industry at 15.5% or 409 workers, followed by Education at 13.1%, Construction at 11.8%, Professional and Technical services at 10.4%, and Public Administration at 7.4%. Occupations are led by Professionals at 866 and Trades at 629. SEIFA results are mixed but favourable: IER reaches decile 10, while IEO is decile 6, with IRSD 8 and IRSAD 7. The higher economic-resources ranking than education and occupation ranking suggests household capacity is stronger than the skills profile alone would imply.
Unemployment
4.2%
Labour Force
4,036
Unemployed
170
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.3%
Part-time
36.2%
Participation
71.8%
Employed
3,866
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
33.3%
Postgraduate
6.7%
Born Overseas
49.6%
Dwellings
2,419
Transport to Work
Currambine is practical for car-based routines: 75.6% travel as car drivers, compared with 8.3% using public transport and 1.4% walking or cycling. A further 9.6% work from home, which may reduce some commuting pressure. Two local schools provide a government primary option and a non-government Catholic option; check enrolment zones against the exact address because boundaries can cross suburb lines. The suburb covers 3.15 sq km at 2,171.2 people per sq km, so parks, traffic and walking routes should be assessed street by street. No suburb-level crime rate is stated, so compare current WA Police incident information with nearby areas before deciding. SEIFA places IRSAD at decile 7 and IRSD at decile 8, both above the middle of the decile scale, supporting a generally advantaged socioeconomic setting without guaranteeing every street has the same experience.
Drive
75.6%
Public Transport
8.3%
Walk / Cycle
1.4%
Work from Home
9.6%
Population Forecast
+0.27%/yr
(+40 people/yr)
EstablishedCurrambine is an established, slow-growth suburb. The annual trend is 0.27%, and population change across the wider area is -0.9% over 10 years, so momentum is lower than in a strongly expanding corridor. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, providing a counterweight to an Aging trajectory, a 4.3% decline in the young share and a 5.7% rise in the senior share. The gentrification score is 10 and the stage is Not gentrifying, while 0 developments were recorded in the last 12 months. Rent growth of 2.6% and real income growth of 3.3% point to gradual change rather than a rapid repositioning. Affordability is marked Improving, with figures of 54.9 in 2011 and 44.3 in 2021, so buyers should expect an established market rather than a major transformation.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+244
Net Internal / yr
-140
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -140/yr, Strong overseas inflow +244/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Currambine compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Currambine a good suburb to live in?
Currambine can suit households wanting detached space and an established setting. Separate houses make up 90.5% of dwellings, 74.5% have 4 or more bedrooms, and household income is at the 84.1st percentile, above the national midpoint. The trade-offs are car reliance at 75.6% and an Aging trajectory, so it may suit families and established owners more than people seeking a compact, transit-led lifestyle.
What is the median house price in Currambine?
A current median house price for Currambine is not stated. Avoid using the $400 weekly rent or $2,000 monthly mortgage as a substitute, because they describe holding costs rather than sale value. Compare recent settled sales by dwelling type and bedroom count, especially as 90.5% of homes are detached and 74.5% have 4 or more bedrooms.
What schools are in Currambine?
Currambine has 2 local schools: Currambine Primary School, a government primary school, and Francis Jordan Catholic School, a non-government school. Compared with a suburb that has only one provider, this gives families a choice across 2 sectors, but enrolment zones and available places can differ by address. Check the current catchment before comparing options.
Is Currambine safe?
No suburb-level crime rate is stated, so safety should be checked using current WA Police incident information and an inspection at different times of day. Compare nearby streets rather than relying on a suburb label alone. Currambine has 2,171.2 people per sq km, and its car-oriented pattern includes 75.6% car drivers, making traffic and lighting relevant practical checks.
Is Currambine good for property investment?
Currambine may suit a long-term investor seeking an established rental market, but the indicators favour caution on rapid growth. Weekly rent is $400, vacancy is 4.8%, and rent growth is 2.6%; the 21.8% renting share is lower than the 50.0% mortgage share. With 0 recorded developments in 12 months and overseas migration the primary driver, compare comparable sales and tenant demand carefully because no median house price is stated.
How is Currambine's population changing?
Currambine has 6,834 residents today. Population change across the wider area is -0.9% over 10 years, while the annual trend is 0.27% and overseas migration is the primary driver. The trajectory is Aging: the young share fell 4.3% and the senior share rose 5.7%. Compared with a fast-growth suburb, this points to stability with demographic change rather than rapid expansion.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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