Overall score
Currambine
59.9/100
Ocean Reef
58.4/100
Currambine vs Ocean Reef, WA Suburb Comparison
Currambine for families and investment; Ocean Reef for beach lifestyle and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CurrambineOcean Reef
Crime rate
Currambine
32.4 / 1k
Ocean Reef
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Currambine
165
Ocean Reef
108
Population
Currambine
6,834
Ocean Reef
8,125
Metric leadCurrambine 5Ocean Reef 34 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 familiesCurrambine
- Best for beach lifestyleOcean Reef
- Best for investmentCurrambine
- Best for best valueOcean Reef
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 | Ocean Reef |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.9/100 | 58.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.5/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 41 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 165 | 108 |
| Green cover | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Population | 6,834 | 8,125 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Currambine is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Ocean Reef is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone. Where Ocean Reef is shaped by the coast, Currambine offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Currambine is stronger for walkability, plus nearby cafés and amenities; Ocean Reef answers with housing affordability, public transport access, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Ocean Reef, while Currambine 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.