Overall score
Currimundi
64.3/100
Moffat Beach
58.1/100
Currimundi for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Currimundi
64.3/100
Moffat Beach
58.1/100
Crime rate
Currimundi
44.4 / 1k
Moffat Beach
44.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Currimundi
212
Moffat Beach
65
Population
Currimundi
6,570
Moffat Beach
2,691
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Currimundi | Moffat Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.3/100 | 58.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 58.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.4 / 1k | 44.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 12 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 212 | 65 |
| Green cover | 18.3% | 6.3% |
| Population | 6,570 | 2,691 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Currimundi reads as a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm; Moffat Beach is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone.
Currimundi tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, while Moffat Beach stands out for schools and education options, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage.
People chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Currimundi the better fit, while retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Moffat Beach.
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.