Overall score
Currajong
41.4/100
Heatley
29.6/100
Currajong vs Heatley, QLD Suburb Comparison
Currajong for retirees and families; Heatley for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CurrajongHeatley
Crime rate
Currajong
198.2 / 1k
Heatley
184.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Currajong
70
Heatley
37
Population
Currajong
2,490
Heatley
3,907
Metric leadCurrajong 7Heatley 22 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 | Heatley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.4/100 | 29.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.9/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 198.2 / 1k | 184.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Walkability | 48.0/100 | 8.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 70 | 37 |
| Green cover | 9.2% | 5.6% |
| Population | 2,490 | 3,907 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Currajong is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Heatley is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Currajong tends to lead on parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Heatley stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a larger local community.
Choose Currajong if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Heatley for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.