Overall score
Currumbin Waters
58.9/100
Elanora
52.8/100
Currumbin Waters vs Elanora, QLD Suburb Comparison
Currumbin Waters for retirees and value; Elanora for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Currumbin WatersElanora
Crime rate
Currumbin Waters
38.1 / 1k
Elanora
42.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Currumbin Waters
99
Elanora
82
Population
Currumbin Waters
9,797
Elanora
12,539
Metric leadCurrumbin Waters 6Elanora 42 tiedacross 12 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 Waters
- Best for familiesElanora
- Best for best valueCurrumbin Waters
- Best for best schoolsElanora
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 Waters | Elanora |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.9/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.5/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.1 / 1k | 42.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 33.9/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 49 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 99 | 82 |
| Green cover | 7.9% | 0.4% |
| Population | 9,797 | 12,539 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Currumbin Waters is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Elanora is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Currumbin Waters tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Elanora stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Elanora, while Currumbin Waters 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.