Currimundi
What stands out about Currimundi is how affordable it stays despite a median age of 45, a full five years above the national figure. The $546,000 median house price keeps the suburb accessible, and 82.0% of dwellings are separate houses while apartments make up just 1.4%, so this is a detached-house market rather than a unit one. Household income sits in the 45.1st percentile nationally, below the midpoint, which helps explain why rent stress affects renters at a 30.7% rent-to-income ratio even though prices are modest. The population of 6,570 is growing slowly at 0.22% a year, and the resident base is aging, with the senior share up 3.8 points over the decade.
Population
6,570
Median Age
45.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,467/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
4
Median House
$546K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At a $546,000 median, Currimundi prices well below most Sunshine Coast and metro markets, and the stock suits families: 48.1% of dwellings have three bedrooms and 37.1% have four or more, while only 13.8% are two-bedroom. Separate houses dominate at 82.0%, so buyers wanting a freestanding home are not competing against apartment supply, which is just 1.4%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,852, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 29.2%, which sits just below the 30% stress threshold despite household income in the 45.1st percentile. Owner-occupiers already hold the bulk of the suburb, with 39.9% owning outright and 34.8% carrying a mortgage, a sign of an established, settled ownership base rather than a market churning with first buyers.
For Buyers
At a $546,000 median, Currimundi prices well below most Sunshine Coast and metro markets, and the stock suits families: 48.1% of dwellings have three bedrooms and 37.1% have four or more, while only 13.8% are two-bedroom. Separate houses dominate at 82.0%, so buyers wanting a freestanding home are not competing against apartment supply, which is just 1.4%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,852, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 29.2%, which sits just below the 30% stress threshold despite household income in the 45.1st percentile. Owner-occupiers already hold the bulk of the suburb, with 39.9% owning outright and 34.8% carrying a mortgage, a sign of an established, settled ownership base rather than a market churning with first buyers.
For Investors
Renters make up 25.3% of households, a smaller tenant pool than the inner-city norm, and weekly rent of $450 against the $546,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.3%, higher than most capital-city suburbs. Rent has climbed 28.6% over the period, which strengthens the income case, but the 8.2% vacancy rate is elevated and points to softer short-term demand than the yield alone suggests. Demand support is thin: net overseas migration adds about 60 residents a year while internal migration removes around 7, leaving population growth at just 0.22% annually. Development is minimal at three applications in 12 months, all building works rather than new dwelling supply, so the rental stock is unlikely to expand quickly. The investment case rests on yield and rent growth more than capital appreciation or volume.
Development Activity
Total DAs
18
Last 12 Months
4
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-55.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Currimundi iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Currimundi State School
Prep-6 · 619 students
Talara Primary College
Prep-6 · 974 students
Demographics
The median age of 45 runs 5.0 years above the national figure, and the trajectory is clearly aging: the senior share rose 3.8 points while the working-age share fell 1.3 points over the decade. The suburb is less internationally mixed than average, with overseas-born residents at 17.3%, which is 4.3 points below national. Ancestry leans Anglo-Celtic, led by English (3,157), Scottish (841) and Irish (808), and German (424) rounds out the top group. University qualifications reach 26.4%, which is 3.7 points below the national figure, consistent with a workforce weighted toward healthcare, construction and trades rather than knowledge sectors. Average household size is 2.5, matching the national figure exactly, and couples with children (1,963 families) outnumber couples without children (1,560), keeping a family character despite the older median age.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
82.0%
Houses
16.6%
Townhouse
1.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure tilts strongly toward ownership: 39.9% own outright, 34.8% carry a mortgage and only 25.3% rent, so nearly three quarters of households are owner-occupiers. The stock is overwhelmingly detached at 82.0% separate houses, with semi-detached at 16.6% and apartments a marginal 1.4%, which keeps the market focused on family homes. Three-bedroom dwellings account for 48.1% and four-plus-bedroom homes 37.1%, while two-bedroom stock is just 13.8%. At a $546,000 median against household income in the 45.1st percentile, affordability has actually improved over the decade, easing from 71.6% in 2011 to 62.1% in 2021. Mortgage-to-income sits at 29.2%, below the stress threshold, yet rent-to-income reaches 30.7%, which means renters feel more pressure than owners despite the modest prices.
Mortgage / mo
$1,852
Rent / wk
$450
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$698
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.2%
Unoccupied
227
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
30.7% stressed
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
29.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
30.1%
Couples, no children
5,184
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local workforce concentrates in service and trade sectors rather than office-based industries: Healthcare leads at 24.5% (491 workers), Construction follows at 14.7% (295) and Education at 12.8% (257), with Retail at 7.1% and Professional/Tech at just 5.9%. By occupation, Professionals (577) lead, followed by Community and Personal Service workers (442) and Clerical staff (359), which fits the healthcare-heavy industry mix. Unemployment is 5.1% and the full-time employment rate is 58.1%, while participation reads 52.8%, held down by 2,072 residents not in the labour force, a direct result of the aging profile. On SEIFA, the suburb scores decile 7 for economic resources (IER) but only decile 4 for education and occupation (IEO), a gap that reflects high home-ownership wealth paired with below-average university qualifications at 26.4%.
Unemployment
3.4%
Labour Force
5,332
Unemployed
182
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
58.1%
Part-time
36.8%
Participation
52.8%
Employed
2,710
Occupations
Top Industries
University
26.4%
Postgraduate
5.3%
Born Overseas
17.3%
Dwellings
2,529
Transport to Work
Currimundi is heavily car-dependent: 87.8% of residents drive to work, just 1.2% use public transport and 5.0% walk or cycle, well below what denser suburbs record, which reflects its Sunshine Coast setting and 1,806 residents per square kilometre. On SEIFA, the suburb sits at decile 6 for relative disadvantage (IRSD) and decile 5 for combined advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), placing it around the national middle rather than at either extreme. Community engagement is moderate, with a volunteering rate of 15.5%, and 8.9% of residents (563 people) need daily assistance, consistent with the older median age of 45. No schools are recorded inside the 3.64 square kilometre boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs, a practical consideration given the strong family profile.
Drive
87.8%
Public Transport
1.2%
Walk / Cycle
5.0%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.22%/yr
(+23 people/yr)
EstablishedCurrimundi is an established, slow-growth suburb, with population rising 0.22% a year and a 10-year change of just 3.8%, well below high-growth corridor suburbs. The only positive driver is overseas migration, which adds roughly 60 people annually, while net internal migration removes about 7, leaving little natural expansion. The profile is aging, with the senior share up 3.8 points and the working-age share down 1.3 points over the decade, so household formation is slow. Gentrification reads as not gentrifying, driven mainly by 20.5% real income growth and a COVID recovery from a shallow 2.1% dip. Affordability improving from 71.6% to 62.1% over the decade suggests the suburb is becoming relatively easier to enter, not harder.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+60
Net Internal / yr
-7
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
COVID recovered (-2% dip → full recovery)
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Currimundi compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Currimundi a good suburb to live in?
Currimundi suits families and owner-occupiers, with 82.0% separate houses and a settled base where 39.9% own their home outright. It sits around the national middle on SEIFA at decile 6 for disadvantage, and the $546,000 median keeps it affordable. The main trade-offs are heavy car dependence at 87.8% and an aging resident base with a median age of 45.
What is the median house price in Currimundi?
The median house price is $546,000, well below most Sunshine Coast and metro markets. Weekly rent averages $450, and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,852, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 29.2%, which sits just below the 30% stress threshold. Affordability improved from 71.6% in 2011 to 62.1% in 2021.
What schools are in Currimundi?
No schools are recorded inside the 3.64 square kilometre Currimundi boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The suburb has a strong family character, with couples with children making up 1,963 families and three or four-bedroom homes accounting for 85.2% of dwellings.
Is Currimundi safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Currimundi in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 6 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, placing it above the national middle, and 8.9% of its 6,570 residents need daily assistance, figures consistent with a stable, established residential area.
Is Currimundi good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $450 against the $546,000 median gives a gross yield near 4.3%, higher than most capital cities, and rent has grown 28.6% over the period. However, the 8.2% vacancy rate is elevated and population growth is only 0.22% a year, so returns lean on yield and rent growth rather than capital appreciation.
How is Currimundi's population changing?
Population growth is 0.22% annually, about 23 residents a year, with a 3.8% rise over 10 years. The profile is aging, with the senior share up 3.8 points and the working-age share down 1.3 points over the decade. Overseas migration adds roughly 60 people a year, the main driver against a net internal loss of about 7.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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