Overall score
Currumbin
57.9/100
Currumbin Waters
63.2/100
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
25.1 / 1k
Currumbin Waters
25.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Currumbin
227
Currumbin Waters
100
Population
Currumbin
3,278
Currumbin Waters
9,797
Metric leadCurrumbin 4Currumbin Waters 6across 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 retireesCurrumbin
- Best for familiesCurrumbin
- Best for beach lifestyleCurrumbin
- Best for investmentCurrumbin Waters
- Best for best valueCurrumbin Waters
- Best for best schoolsCurrumbin
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 | 57.9/100 | 63.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.5/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.1 / 1k | 25.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 33 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 34 |
| Walkability | 64.0/100 | 86.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 227 | 100 |
| 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 a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while Currumbin Waters stands out for housing affordability and schools and education options.
Currumbin suits retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle more clearly, whereas Currumbin Waters is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.