Coolangatta vs Currumbin Waters, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Coolangatta | Currumbin Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.8/100 | 64.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.6/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 100.3 / 1k | 19.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 35 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 34 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 86.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 420 | 100 |
| Population | 6,491 | 9,797 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCurrumbin Waters
- Best for familiesCurrumbin Waters
- Best for beach lifestyleCoolangatta
- Best for investmentCurrumbin Waters
- Best for best valueCurrumbin Waters
Comparison summary
Coolangatta (Qld) and Currumbin Waters offer different strengths across official suburb data. Currumbin Waters leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Currumbin Waters; Housing (desirability) favours Currumbin Waters; Crime rate favours Currumbin Waters. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Currumbin Waters, Families → Currumbin Waters, Beach lifestyle → Coolangatta (Qld), Investment → Currumbin Waters.