Overall score
Currimundi
69.4/100
Dicky Beach
50.7/100
Currimundi vs Dicky Beach, QLD suburb comparison
Currimundi for retirees and beach lifestyle; Dicky Beach for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CurrimundiDicky Beach
Crime rate
Currimundi
26.9 / 1k
Dicky Beach
27.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Currimundi
209
Dicky Beach
65
Population
Currimundi
6,570
Dicky Beach
1,921
Metric leadCurrimundi 8Dicky Beach 2across 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 retireesCurrimundi
- Best for familiesDicky Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleCurrimundi
- Best for investmentCurrimundi
- Best for best valueCurrimundi
- Best for best schoolsDicky Beach
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 | Currimundi | Dicky Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.4/100 | 50.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.8/100 | 43.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.9 / 1k | 27.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 10 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 209 | 65 |
| Population | 6,570 | 1,921 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Currimundi is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Dicky Beach is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
On the data, Currimundi is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Dicky Beach answers with stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Currimundi, while Dicky Beach remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.