Average rent in Currumbin - Tugun, QLD2026

Currumbin - Tugun sits in the Gold Coast local government area, 88km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 12,339 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $455/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 33% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
12,339

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Brisbane
88 km
Households renting
33%
Separate houses
42%
Flats / apartments
36%
Born overseas
18%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Gold Coast

Renting in Currumbin - Tugun

Currumbin - Tugun commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $455/week — about 27% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (64% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (42%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 12,339, the median age is 41, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Currumbin - Tugun is 88km from Brisbane. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Currumbin - Tugun?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Currumbin - Tugun, QLD was $455. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Currumbin - Tugun rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Currumbin - Tugun came in at $455 — 27% above. Currumbin - Tugun sits 88km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 42% separate houses and 36% flats).
Which suburbs near Currumbin - Tugun have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Currumbin - Tugun's $455/week (ABS 2021) include Tewantin, Parkinson - Drewvale, Wellington Point. Munruben - Park Ridge South, Grange, Bli Bli sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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