Overall score
Currambine
59.9/100
Joondalup
61.6/100
Currambine vs Joondalup, WA Suburb Comparison
Currambine for families and investment; Joondalup for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CurrambineJoondalup
Crime rate
Currambine
32.4 / 1k
Joondalup
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Currambine
165
Joondalup
584
Population
Currambine
6,834
Joondalup
9,193
Metric leadCurrambine 3Joondalup 72 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesJoondalup
- Best for familiesCurrambine
- Best for investmentCurrambine
- Best for best valueCurrambine
- 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 | Joondalup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.9/100 | 61.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.5/100 | 47.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 22 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 88 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 165 | 584 |
| Green cover | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| Population | 6,834 | 9,193 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Currambine is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Joondalup is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Currambine is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and overall desirability; Joondalup answers with parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Currambine, while Joondalup remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.