Overall score
Currumbin Valley
57.5/100
Tallebudgera Valley
53.5/100
Currumbin Valley vs Tallebudgera Valley, QLD Suburb Comparison
Currumbin Valley for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Currumbin ValleyTallebudgera Valley
Crime rate
Currumbin Valley
38.4 / 1k
Tallebudgera Valley
16.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Currumbin Valley
16
Tallebudgera Valley
5
Population
Currumbin Valley
2,084
Tallebudgera Valley
1,762
Metric leadCurrumbin Valley 5Tallebudgera Valley 33 tiedacross 11 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 Valley
- Best for best schoolsCurrumbin 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 | 57.5/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.0/100 | 49.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.4 / 1k | 16.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 11 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 16 | 5 |
| Green cover | 8.9% | 1.2% |
| Population | 2,084 | 1,762 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Currumbin Valley reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Tallebudgera Valley is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Currumbin Valley tends to lead on walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community, while Tallebudgera Valley stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Tallebudgera Valley, while Currumbin Valley remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.