Overall score
Currumbin
57.9/100
Tugun
64.8/100
Currumbin vs Tugun, QLD suburb comparison
Currumbin for retirees and families; Tugun for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CurrumbinTugun
Crime rate
Currumbin
25.1 / 1k
Tugun
31.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Currumbin
227
Tugun
275
Population
Currumbin
3,278
Tugun
7,175
Metric leadCurrumbin 4Tugun 6across 10 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.
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 and parks and reserves; Tugun answers with housing affordability and public transport access.
Choose Currumbin if you are weighing retirees and households prioritising schools; lean toward Tugun for people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors.