Overall score
Currimundi
69.4/100
Meridan Plains
47.6/100
Currimundi vs Meridan Plains, QLD suburb comparison
Currimundi for beach lifestyle and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CurrimundiMeridan Plains
Crime rate
Currimundi
26.9 / 1k
Meridan Plains
26.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Currimundi
209
Meridan Plains
1
Population
Currimundi
6,570
Meridan Plains
4,589
Metric leadCurrimundi 6Meridan Plains 22 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 beach lifestyleCurrimundi
- Best for best valueCurrimundi
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 | Meridan Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.4/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.8/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.9 / 1k | 26.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 3 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 209 | 1 |
| Population | 6,570 | 4,589 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Currimundi is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Meridan Plains is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel. Where Currimundi is shaped by the coast, Meridan Plains offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Currimundi tends to lead on public transport access and walkability, while Meridan Plains stands out for housing affordability.
Currimundi suits people chasing a beach lifestyle and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Meridan Plains is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.