Overall score
Currumbin
63.4/100
Currumbin Waters
58.9/100
Currumbin vs Currumbin Waters, QLD Suburb Comparison
Currumbin for retirees and families; Currumbin Waters for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CurrumbinCurrumbin Waters
Crime rate
Currumbin
38.1 / 1k
Currumbin Waters
38.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Currumbin
235
Currumbin Waters
99
Population
Currumbin
3,278
Currumbin Waters
9,797
Metric leadCurrumbin 6Currumbin Waters 42 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 retireesCurrumbin
- Best for familiesCurrumbin
- Best for beach lifestyleCurrumbin
- Best for investmentCurrumbin Waters
- Best for best valueCurrumbin Waters
- Best for best schoolsCurrumbin Waters
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 | Currumbin | Currumbin Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.4/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.3/100 | 61.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.1 / 1k | 38.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 33.9/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 33 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 34 |
| Walkability | 64.0/100 | 86.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 235 | 99 |
| Green cover | 19.2% | 7.9% |
| Population | 3,278 | 9,797 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Currumbin is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Currumbin Waters is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Currumbin leans into coastal living, while Currumbin Waters feels more inland and suburban in character.
Currumbin tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Currumbin Waters stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Currumbin suits retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Currumbin Waters is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.