Overall score
Birtinya
59.2/100
Currimundi
64.3/100
Birtinya for families and schools; Currimundi for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Birtinya
59.2/100
Currimundi
64.3/100
Crime rate
Birtinya
47.0 / 1k
Currimundi
44.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Birtinya
211
Currimundi
212
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 | 59.2/100 | 64.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.0/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.0 / 1k | 44.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 21 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 28 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 211 | 212 |
| Green cover | 7.5% | 18.3% |
| 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, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Currimundi is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Retirees and families may find Birtinya the better fit, while people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Currimundi.
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.