Overall score
Bilinga
43.3/100
Currumbin
63.4/100
Bilinga vs Currumbin, QLD Suburb Comparison
Bilinga for schools; Currumbin for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BilingaCurrumbin
Crime rate
Bilinga
175.2 / 1k
Currumbin
38.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bilinga
172
Currumbin
235
Population
Bilinga
1,883
Currumbin
3,278
Metric leadBilinga 1Currumbin 91 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Bilinga | Currumbin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.3/100 | 63.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.1/100 | 56.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 175.2 / 1k | 38.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 33.9/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 21 | 33 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 18 |
| Walkability | 36.5/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 172 | 235 |
| Green cover | 4.1% | 19.2% |
| Population | 1,883 | 3,278 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bilinga is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Currumbin is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Bilinga tends to lead on public transport access, while Currumbin stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Currumbin, while Bilinga 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.