Overall score
Bonogin
36.8/100
Currumbin Valley
49.8/100
Bonogin vs Currumbin Valley, QLD suburb comparison
Currumbin Valley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BonoginCurrumbin Valley
Crime rate
Bonogin
25.2 / 1k
Currumbin Valley
25.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bonogin
13
Currumbin Valley
11
Population
Bonogin
4,896
Currumbin Valley
2,084
Metric leadBonogin 5Currumbin Valley 3across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCurrumbin Valley
- Best for familiesCurrumbin Valley
- Best for investmentCurrumbin Valley
- Best for best valueCurrumbin Valley
- Best for best schoolsCurrumbin Valley
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 | Bonogin | Currumbin Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.8/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 82.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.2 / 1k | 25.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 6 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 11 |
| Population | 4,896 | 2,084 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Bonogin is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that balances access with everyday calm, while Currumbin Valley is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Bonogin sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Currumbin Valley is more regionally self-contained.
On the data, Bonogin is stronger for parks and reserves and nearby cafés and amenities; Currumbin Valley answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Currumbin Valley, while Bonogin remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.