Tugun, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Tugun QLD is 7,175 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tugun is $850 per week ($44,200 per year). Median rent in Tugun is $460 per week ($1,993 per month). Tugun has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Tugun has a population density of 2,306 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tugun is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (48.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Portuguese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tugun is $1,950.

Population
7,175
Census 2021
Median income
$850/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$460/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Tugun vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Tugun is $850 a week, 14% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 452nd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $460 a week, $140 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 26.5% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 39, 3 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureTugunTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$850/wk$747/wk +14%$766/wk
Household income$1,737/wk$1,593/wk +9%$1,637/wk
Rent$460/wk$320/wk +44%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,950/mo$1,625/mo +20%$1,733/mo
Median age3942 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income26.5%20.4% +6.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Tugun, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Tugun Population

7,175 residents at the 2021 Census.

Tugun Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$850/wk
$44,200 per year
Ranked 2,768 of 14,663
Median Rent
$460/wk
$1,993 per month
Ranked 939 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Tugun Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,737/wk
Median rent $460/wk
Rent to income 26.5%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Tugun against your income

About $7,527 a month
Median rent $460/wk
Left after rent $1,277/wk
Rent share 26.5%

Tugun Schools

4
schools nearby
4
government
1026
avg ICSEA score
4,982
total students
Elanora State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 924 students
1061
ICSEA
Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,819 students
1022
ICSEA
Currumbin State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 1,144 students
1017
ICSEA
Currumbin Community Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 95 students
1003
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Tugun Map

Tugun, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Tugun, Queensland: 28.1489°S, 153.4915°E

Tugun Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (4)

People in Tugun

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (3,475) Female 51.6% (3,699)

Population Density

2,306
people per km²
7,175 people · 3.1 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,074
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
4.5%
England
3.2%
Brazil
1.4%
Scotland
0.7%
United States of America
0.7%
Philippines
0.7%
South Africa
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Portuguese
1.7%
Japanese
0.9%
Spanish
0.9%
French
0.5%
Mandarin
0.3%
Italian
0.3%
Polish
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
42.4%
Australian
34.2%
Irish
14.3%
Scottish
11.9%
German
5.0%
Italian
3.8%
Australian Aboriginal
2.4%
New Zealander
1.7%
Dutch
1.4%
Maori
1.3%
Filipino
1.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
48.0%
Catholic
19.1%
Anglican
9.8%
Not stated
9.1%
Christian (other)
2.5%
Uniting Church
2.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.8%
Baptist
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
39.2% 2,313
Separated
3.3% 196
Divorced
11.6% 687
Widowed
5.3% 313
Never married
40.6% 2,396

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.4%
Couple: no children
28.4%
Couple: no children under 15
13.3%
One parent: children under 15
9.3%
One parent: no children under 15
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
26.6%
2 persons
33.9%
3 persons
17.4%
4 persons
15.4%
5 persons
4.7%
6+ persons
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Tugun

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,682 occupied private dwellings in Tugun at the 2021 Census, 30.2% were rented, 28.7% owned outright and 38.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 27 dwellings
Owned outright
28.7% 769 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
38.9% 1,043 dwellings
Rented
30.2% 811 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 38 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
60.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
30.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.1%
2 bedrooms
32.4%
3 bedrooms
43.3%
4 bedrooms
16.9%
5 bedrooms
3.8%
6+ bedrooms
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.7%
$300-$449/mo
2.8%
$450-$599/mo
1.5%
$600-$799/mo
3.0%
$800-$999/mo
3.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
28.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
14.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.6%
1 vehicle
37.1%
2 vehicles
40.2%
3 vehicles
12.4%
4+ vehicles
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Tugun

Employment

Employed full-time
37.3% 1,891 people
Employed part-time
28.1% 1,423 people
Unemployed
3.2% 164 people
Not in labour force
31.4% 1,593 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
31.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.1%
Community & Personal Service
14.5%
Managers
13.5%
Clerical & Administrative
9.6%
Labourers
5.5%
Sales Workers
5.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
5.9%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
5.9%
$800-$999/wk
6.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.9%
$4,000+/wk
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.3%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
3.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
10.3%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.2%
$3,500+/wk
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.3%
Did not go to work
13.7%
Car (passenger)
3.9%
Walked only
2.0%
Bicycle
1.5%
Bus
1.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%
Other
0.5%
Train
0.5%
Truck
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
64.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
35.8%
Bachelor Degree
30.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.6%
Postgraduate Degree
7.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.2%
Certificate I/II
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.3%
Health
16.1%
Society & Culture
12.8%
Engineering
12.5%
Architecture & Building
11.5%
Education
9.2%
Creative Arts
6.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.9%
Agriculture & Environment
1.7%
Information Technology
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.6%
Secondary: Government
26.3%
Pre-school
11.8%
Vocational Education
9.9%
Primary: Catholic
8.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.7%
Secondary: Catholic
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
87.6%
Has need for assistance
4.9%
Need for assistance not stated
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
572
Asthma
245
Arthritis
216
Heart disease
161
Lung condition
109
Cancer
104
Diabetes
92
Stroke
68
Kidney disease
56
Dementia
47

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.7% 626
Did not provide
88.3% 4,735

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.2% 763
Not a volunteer
85.8% 4,608

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 4
Previously served
3.2% 170
Never served
96.8% 5,217

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
36.7%
1 child
14.5%
2 children
29.5%
3 children
14.4%
4 children
4.3%
5+ children
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
15
1951: 1960
51
1961: 1970
99
1971: 1980
128
1981: 1990
127
1991: 2000
139
2001: 2010
287
2011: 2015
208
2016
53
2017
45
2018
31
2019
48
2020
24
2021
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

17.1%
moved in the last year
48.7%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,434
Moved from QLD
503
Moved: same area (SA2)
224
Moved from NSW
200
Moved from overseas
61
Moved from VIC
56
Moved from SA
13
Moved from ACT
9
Moved from WA
7
Moved from TAS
7
Moved from NT
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.6%
5: 14 hours
31.7%
15: 29 hours
13.0%
30+ hours
7.5%
Did not do domestic work
25.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.0%
Step family: no other children
11.1%
Blended family: no other children
3.3%
Other couple: children only
0.9%
Intact family: other children present
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $742/wk Rent: $220/wk $240/wk less rent
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Income: $786/wk Rent: $240/wk $220/wk less rent
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Income: $712/wk Rent: $240/wk $220/wk less rent
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Income: $738/wk Rent: $240/wk $220/wk less rent
Telina
Income: $825/wk Rent: $255/wk $205/wk less rent
Currajong
Income: $809/wk Rent: $270/wk $190/wk less rent
Gulliver
Income: $728/wk Rent: $270/wk $190/wk less rent

Suburbs near Tugun

The closest suburb to Tugun is Currumbin, 1.7 km away.

Currumbin
1.7 km away · income $909/wk · rent $490/wk
Bilinga
2.1 km away · income $804/wk · rent $428/wk
Currumbin Waters
2.7 km away · income $743/wk · rent $468/wk
Tweed Heads West
4.0 km away · income $612/wk · rent $350/wk
Elanora
4.1 km away · income $738/wk · rent $525/wk
Palm Beach (Qld)
4.6 km away · income $873/wk · rent $445/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tugun

What is the population of Tugun QLD?

The population of Tugun QLD is 7,175 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,306 people per km². Tugun is ranked #1,021 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tugun?

The median personal income in Tugun QLD is $850 per week, or $44,200 per year. The median household income is $1,737 per week. Family income is $2,074 per week. Tugun is ranked #2,768 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tugun?

Median rent in Tugun QLD is $460 per week ($1,993 per month). Rent represents 26.5% of household income, which is considered moderate. Tugun ranks #939 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tugun?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tugun QLD is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tugun?

The median age in Tugun QLD is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tugun a good suburb to live in?

Tugun is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 7,175. The median income is $850/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32881. All dollar figures in AUD.