Overall score
Currumbin
63.4/100
Tugun
62.4/100
Currumbin vs Tugun, QLD Suburb Comparison
Currumbin for retirees and beach lifestyle; Tugun for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CurrumbinTugun
Crime rate
Currumbin
38.1 / 1k
Tugun
48.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Currumbin
235
Tugun
279
Population
Currumbin
3,278
Tugun
7,175
Metric leadCurrumbin 7Tugun 41 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 | Tugun |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.4/100 | 62.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.3/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.1 / 1k | 48.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 33.9/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 33 | 29 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 24 |
| Walkability | 64.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 235 | 279 |
| Green cover | 19.2% | 15.1% |
| Population | 3,278 | 7,175 |
| 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 Tugun is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
On the data, Currumbin is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Tugun answers with housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose Currumbin if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Tugun for people chasing a beach lifestyle, 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.