Overall score
Aitkenvale
39.9/100
Currajong
41.4/100
Aitkenvale vs Currajong, QLD Suburb Comparison
Aitkenvale for families and value; Currajong for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AitkenvaleCurrajong
Crime rate
Aitkenvale
183.8 / 1k
Currajong
198.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aitkenvale
144
Currajong
70
Population
Aitkenvale
4,797
Currajong
2,490
Metric leadAitkenvale 7Currajong 22 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCurrajong
- Best for familiesAitkenvale
- Best for investmentCurrajong
- Best for best valueAitkenvale
- Best for best schoolsAitkenvale
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Aitkenvale | Currajong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.9/100 | 41.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.6/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 183.8 / 1k | 198.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 4 |
| Walkability | 60.5/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 144 | 70 |
| Green cover | 13.6% | 9.2% |
| Population | 4,797 | 2,490 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Aitkenvale reads as a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace; Currajong is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Aitkenvale tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Currajong stands out for a hub for schools and preschools, plus relatively affordable housing.
Families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Aitkenvale the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Currajong.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.