Overall score
Birtinya
60.9/100
Currimundi
69.4/100
Birtinya for retirees and families; Currimundi for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Birtinya
60.9/100
Currimundi
69.4/100
Crime rate
Birtinya
27.6 / 1k
Currimundi
26.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Birtinya
201
Currimundi
209
Population
Birtinya
4,378
Currimundi
6,570
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Birtinya | Currimundi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.9/100 | 69.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 17.2/100 | 74.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.6 / 1k | 26.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 21 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 28 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 201 | 209 |
| Population | 4,378 | 6,570 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Birtinya reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Currimundi is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Currimundi is shaped by the coast, Birtinya offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Birtinya pulls ahead on parks and reserves and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Currimundi is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Retirees may find Birtinya the better fit, while people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors are more likely to prefer Currimundi.