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Tugun suburb profile

Tugun is a relaxed beachside suburb on the southern Gold Coast, centred on Tugun Beach and a small village strip along the Gold Coast Highway. It attracts a mix of families, surfers and downsizers who value ready beach access, patrolled surf and a quieter alternative to neighbouring Coolangatta. Housing close to the sand includes timber and fibro cottages alongside low-rise apartments and newer townhouses on tree-lined streets further inland. The village has cafés, a compact shopping area and a surf club, while foreshore parkland, dunes and a coastal walkway give the suburb a strong outdoor focus and good links by rail and road to the wider coast.

Tugun property market performance

Current median dwelling price$1,535,000Past 3 months

Property growth+17.0%Past 12 months

The median house price is $1.67 million and the median unit price is $1.4 million. Over the last 12 months house values have risen sharply, up 13.8%, while unit values have risen sharply, up 20.1%; unit values grew more strongly than house values.

Sales over the last 3 months recorded 21 houses and 25 units changing hands. Houses had a median days on market of 24 over the last 12 months and units 19, so properties sold in a similar time.

The rental market in Tugun shows house rents averaging $1,050 a week, up sharply by 10.5% over the last 12 months. Unit rents averaged $800 a week, up a modest 3.2% over the same period, so house rents grew faster than unit rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$1.67M$1.40M
Change in value
Past 12 months
13.8%20.1%
Sold
Past 3 months
2125
Median days on market
Past 12 months
2419
Average rent
Past 12 months
$1050$800
Change in rent
Past 12 months
10.5%3.2%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Tugun demographics

Families are a strong presence in the suburb: couple families with children are the largest group at 41.4%, roughly four in ten families. Couple families without children make up 38.8% (about two in five), one-parent families 18.2% (nearly one in five) and other families 1.6%. Together, the two couple family types account for just over 80% of families.

The community numbers 7,175 people and has a median age of 39 years. Median total household income is $1,737 a week, which is about $90,300 a year.

In Tugun, most homes are owner-occupied, about 69% combined, with 29.3% owned outright and 39.8% owned with a mortgage. Renters make up 30.9% of dwellings.

Suburbs near Tugun

Some popular suburbs near Tugun include:

  • Currumbin: Coastal suburb centred on Currumbin Beach and popular surf breaks.
  • Currumbin Waters: Leafy residential area along Currumbin Creek with quiet streets.
  • Bilinga: Small coastal suburb with broad beaches and a relaxed seaside atmosphere.
  • Elanora: Established residential suburb with leafy streets and community parks.
  • Palm Beach: Coastal suburb known for its beach, surf culture and laid-back village feel.

How does Tugun compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Tugun’s median house price is 17.0% higher than Currumbin Waters’s.
  • Median unit prices: Tugun’s median unit price is 37.1% higher than Currumbin’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Tugun have grown 3.2% higher than in Elanora.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Tugun have grown 0.4% higher than in Currumbin.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Tugun are selling 48.9% faster than in Currumbin.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Tugun are selling 61.2% faster than in Currumbin.

Choose the right real estate agents in Tugun

There are 57 real estate agents in Tugun, but they don’t all deliver the same results.

Some agents have a much stronger presence in the suburb, with just 5 agents handling around 38.4% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in Tugun typically range from 2% to 2.94%. Comparing agents—including what they charge, what’s included, and how they structure their fees—is not only important when choosing an agent, the right structure can help ensure your chosen agent is motivated to achieve the best possible result.

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