Overall score
Currambine
64.7/100
Heathridge
58.8/100
Currambine vs Heathridge, WA suburb comparison
Currambine for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CurrambineHeathridge
Crime rate
Currambine
1393.9 / 1k
Heathridge
1382.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Currambine
95
Heathridge
55
Population
Currambine
6,834
Heathridge
6,898
Metric leadCurrambine 4Heathridge 51 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCurrambine
- Best for best schoolsCurrambine
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 | Currambine | Heathridge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.7/100 | 58.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 1393.9 / 1k | 1382.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 12 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 44 |
| Walkability | 78.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 95 | 55 |
| Population | 6,834 | 6,898 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Currambine is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Heathridge is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Heathridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Currambine keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Currambine tends to lead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, while Heathridge stands out for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees are more likely to prefer Currambine, while Heathridge remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.