Overall score
Caloundra
65.3/100
Currimundi
64.3/100
Caloundra vs Currimundi, QLD Suburb Comparison
Caloundra for retirees and beach lifestyle; Currimundi for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CaloundraCurrimundi
Crime rate
Caloundra
44.4 / 1k
Currimundi
44.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Caloundra
313
Currimundi
212
Population
Caloundra
3,932
Currimundi
6,570
Metric leadCaloundra 3Currimundi 63 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCaloundra
- Best for beach lifestyleCaloundra
- Best for best valueCurrimundi
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 | Caloundra | Currimundi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.3/100 | 64.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.6/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.4 / 1k | 44.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 28 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 313 | 212 |
| Green cover | 3.9% | 18.3% |
| Population | 3,932 | 6,570 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Caloundra is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, while Currimundi is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Caloundra tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Currimundi stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Choose Caloundra if you are weighing people chasing a beach lifestyle; lean toward Currimundi for retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.