Overall score
Currumbin
63.4/100
Elanora
52.8/100
Currumbin vs Elanora, QLD Suburb Comparison
Currumbin for retirees and beach lifestyle; Elanora for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CurrumbinElanora
Crime rate
Currumbin
38.1 / 1k
Elanora
42.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Currumbin
235
Elanora
82
Population
Currumbin
3,278
Elanora
12,539
Metric leadCurrumbin 7Elanora 32 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Elanora |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.4/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.3/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.1 / 1k | 42.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 33.9/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 33 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 49 |
| Walkability | 64.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 235 | 82 |
| Green cover | 19.2% | 0.4% |
| Population | 3,278 | 12,539 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Currumbin is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Elanora is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Where Currumbin is shaped by the coast, Elanora offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Currumbin pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability, whereas Elanora is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and overall desirability.
Choose Currumbin if you are weighing retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle; lean toward Elanora for families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.