Overall score
Belgian Gardens
42.3/100
Currajong
41.4/100
Belgian Gardens vs Currajong, QLD Suburb Comparison
Belgian Gardens for families and beach lifestyle; Currajong for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Belgian GardensCurrajong
Crime rate
Belgian Gardens
309.5 / 1k
Currajong
198.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belgian Gardens
83
Currajong
70
Population
Belgian Gardens
2,073
Currajong
2,490
Metric leadBelgian Gardens 4Currajong 61 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 familiesBelgian Gardens
- Best for beach lifestyleBelgian Gardens
- Best for investmentCurrajong
- Best for best valueBelgian Gardens
- Best for best schoolsBelgian Gardens
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 | Belgian Gardens | Currajong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.3/100 | 41.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.0/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 309.5 / 1k | 198.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 4 |
| Walkability | 10.5/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 83 | 70 |
| Green cover | 3.6% | 9.2% |
| Population | 2,073 | 2,490 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Belgian Gardens is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone, and Currajong is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Where Belgian Gardens is shaped by the coast, Currajong offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Belgian Gardens pulls ahead on housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, whereas Currajong is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves. On housing, Belgian Gardens sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in Currajong.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Belgian Gardens, while Currajong remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.