Overall score
Currajong
41.4/100
Garbutt
34.6/100
Currajong vs Garbutt, QLD Suburb Comparison
Currajong for retirees and schools; Garbutt for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CurrajongGarbutt
Crime rate
Currajong
198.2 / 1k
Garbutt
183.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Currajong
70
Garbutt
85
Population
Currajong
2,490
Garbutt
2,309
Metric leadCurrajong 6Garbutt 32 tiedacross 11 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 | Currajong | Garbutt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.4/100 | 34.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.9/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 198.2 / 1k | 183.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 4 |
| Walkability | 48.0/100 | 24.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 70 | 85 |
| Green cover | 9.2% | 0.6% |
| Population | 2,490 | 2,309 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Currajong reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Garbutt is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Currajong tends to lead on schools and education options, walkability, and overall desirability, while Garbutt stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Currajong suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Garbutt is the stronger match for investors.
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.