CURRUMBIN WATERS
Investor score
63
Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
—
no recent data
Rent yield
6.0%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
7.3%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.1%
modelled estimate
AI insights for CURRUMBIN WATERS
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
CURRUMBIN WATERS shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
Median rent
$1,050/wk
QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026
Demand change
+5.9%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
6.7
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.82%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+12.0%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+8.8%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
69 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.4.2%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
High supply risk
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
CURRUMBIN WATERS is a metropolitan QLD suburb with strong capital growth momentum and high rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Strong rental yield of 6.0%
- High annual growth of 7.3% — outperforming state average
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Risk factors
- High entry price may limit buyer pool
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,749/wk
$85k taxable p.a.
Renters
22.7%
74.4% owner-occupier
Median age
42.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.3%
Population growth
+4.2% p.a.
Investor-owned
15.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
63%
27% apartments
Degree qualified
26.7%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
18.6%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
500 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.3 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
5.8%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
88.9 km
Regional
Days on market
23 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
56.5%
Balanced market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
23.8 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
1,040/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 4223
🏫Primary (3)
St Augustine's Parish Primary School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Currumbin Valley State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Currumbin State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
⭐Special (1)
Currumbin Community Special School
Government · Yrs Prep-12
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
Moderate6.6 offences / 100 persons
Source: QLD Police · 2024-25
School quality
Average4 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
34
/ 100
Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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