Coolangatta vs Currumbin, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Coolangatta | Currumbin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.8/100 | 57.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.6/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 100.3 / 1k | 19.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| 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 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Coolangatta (Qld) and Currumbin offer different strengths across official suburb data. Coolangatta (Qld) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Currumbin; Housing (desirability) favours Currumbin; Crime rate favours Currumbin. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Currumbin, Families → Currumbin, Beach lifestyle → Currumbin, Investment → Currumbin.