Overall score
Currumbin Valley
49.8/100
Tallebudgera Valley
55.1/100
Currumbin Valley vs Tallebudgera Valley, QLD suburb comparison
Tallebudgera Valley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Currumbin ValleyTallebudgera Valley
Crime rate
Currumbin Valley
25.0 / 1k
Tallebudgera Valley
8.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Currumbin Valley
11
Tallebudgera Valley
3
Population
Currumbin Valley
2,084
Tallebudgera Valley
1,762
Metric leadCurrumbin Valley 3Tallebudgera Valley 42 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesTallebudgera Valley
- Best for familiesTallebudgera Valley
- Best for investmentTallebudgera Valley
- Best for best valueTallebudgera Valley
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 Valley | Tallebudgera Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.8/100 | 55.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.5/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.0 / 1k | 8.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 11 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 3 |
| Population | 2,084 | 1,762 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Currumbin Valley reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Tallebudgera Valley is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Currumbin Valley tends to lead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, while Tallebudgera Valley stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Tallebudgera Valley, while Currumbin Valley remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.