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Queensland · Postcode 4223
Currumbin Waters postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 88 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Currumbin Waters at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Currumbin Waters ranks: rents are among the top 10% in QLD.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Currumbin Waters vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Currumbin Waters | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,636 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $468 +QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,100 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Currumbin Waters (4223) is a coastal town in regional Queensland. It lies around 88 km from Brisbane by road. The locality is part of the Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera statistical area. It is administered by Gold Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Currumbin Waters has a population of 9,797 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,636, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 302 (3.1% of residents).
Housing in Currumbin Waters includes a median weekly rent of $468, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,100, with 3,534 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 77.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Currumbin Waters scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Currumbin Waters include St Augustine's Parish Primary School and Currumbin Community Special School.
Currumbin Waters is part of the Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera statistical area in Queensland.
Currumbin Waters details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4223 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 9,797 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,636/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $743/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $468 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,100 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 9.9 km² |
| Population Density | 986/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,534 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 302 (3.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -28.158 |
| Longitude | 153.469 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 88 km |
| Region (SA4) | Gold Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera |
| Local Government | Gold Coast |
| Federal Electorate | McPherson |
| State Electorate | Currumbin |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,886 (19.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,085 (11.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,161 (22.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,649 (27.0%) |
| 65+ years | 2,017 (20.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 963 (9.8%) |
| Asthma | 786 (8.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 438 (4.5%) |
| Diabetes | 367 (3.7%) |
| Cancer | 356 (3.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 219 (2.2%) |
| Dementia | 114 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 157 (4.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,137 (32.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,398 (40.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 801 (22.9%) |
Schools in Currumbin Waters
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Currumbin Waters. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Currumbin Waters
Same Postcode (4223)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.