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Currumbin
138 km²
A noticeably older population defines Currumbin, where the typical resident is 43. This Gold Coast community has seen a significant shift since 2011, with the proportion of seniors rising to 20.7%, well above the national figure. The area is largely residential and less diverse than other parts of the state, with a strong preference for English at home. It is a place where many people own their homes outright and live in a mature, settled environment.
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The community is aging, with a typical age of 43 and a higher proportion of seniors than most areas. Children under 15 make up 17.1% of the population, which is a little below the national figure and has fallen since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the state and nation. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the dominant language, with only 6.0% of people using another language at home—a figure far below the national average. Very few people speak little or no English.
A large number of residents report no religion at 46.8%, which is well above the national figure and has risen sharply since 2011. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.1%.
About 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the Queensland average. The number of people who completed Year 12 has risen by 20 percentage points since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,675, which is about the same as the state average. Incomes have grown since 2011, and 20.9% of households now earn $3,000 or more per week.
About 27.0% of people have a long-term health condition, which is consistent with the national figure. Mental health conditions are reported by 8.0% of the population, slightly lower than the state average.
Unpaid care for children is common at 26.9%, mirroring national trends. However, the proportion of people who volunteer has fallen since 2011 and is lower than in most similar areas.
Families with children make up 55.4% of households, while 24.6% of people live alone. The typical home holds 2.5 people, which is exactly the same as the state and national figures.
Home ownership is strong, with 35.3% of homes owned outright, well above the national average. However, there is a high cost of entry, with typical weekly rents at $450 and monthly mortgage payments at $2,080, both of which are much higher than most areas.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 62.7% of people driving to work and very few using public transport. Only 4.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, a big drop from 2011.
The community is quite mobile, with 41.3% of people having moved in the last five years. This stands in contrast to recent overseas arrivals, who make up 10.2% of the population, well below the national figure.
About 61.6% of adults are working or looking for work, with a typical focus on health care, construction, and retail. Full-time employment at 51.5% is well below the national average.
Currumbin is very walkable, with a score of 6.0 and far more homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services than the state average. Most residents live within a short walk of public transport and parks.