Overall score
Coolangatta
45.8/100
Currumbin
57.9/100
Coolangatta vs Currumbin, QLD suburb comparison
Currumbin for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CoolangattaCurrumbin
Crime rate
Coolangatta
108.7 / 1k
Currumbin
25.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coolangatta
420
Currumbin
227
Population
Coolangatta
6,491
Currumbin
3,278
Metric leadCoolangatta 4Currumbin 6across 10 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 | Coolangatta | Currumbin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.8/100 | 57.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.6/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 108.7 / 1k | 25.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 35 | 33 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 18 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 420 | 227 |
| Population | 6,491 | 3,278 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Coolangatta is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Currumbin is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
On the data, Coolangatta is stronger for schools and education options and parks and reserves; Currumbin answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Households prioritising schools may find Coolangatta the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Currumbin.