Overall score
Currimundi
64.3/100
Meridan Plains
46.4/100
Currimundi vs Meridan Plains, QLD Suburb Comparison
Currimundi for retirees and families; Meridan Plains for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CurrimundiMeridan Plains
Crime rate
Currimundi
44.4 / 1k
Meridan Plains
44.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Currimundi
212
Meridan Plains
7
Population
Currimundi
6,570
Meridan Plains
4,589
Metric leadCurrimundi 8Meridan Plains 13 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 retireesCurrimundi
- Best for familiesCurrimundi
- Best for beach lifestyleCurrimundi
- Best for investmentCurrimundi
- Best for best valueCurrimundi
- Best for best schoolsMeridan Plains
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 | 64.3/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 64.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.4 / 1k | 44.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 3 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 212 | 7 |
| Green cover | 18.3% | 16.3% |
| 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 sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand. Where Currimundi is shaped by the coast, Meridan Plains offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Currimundi tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access, while Meridan Plains stands out for housing affordability.
On balance, people chasing a beach lifestyle and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Currimundi, while Meridan Plains 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.