Overall score
Currumbin Waters
63.2/100
Palm Beach
73.6/100
Currumbin Waters vs Palm Beach, QLD suburb comparison
Currumbin Waters for investment and value; Palm Beach for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Currumbin WatersPalm Beach
Crime rate
Currumbin Waters
25.0 / 1k
Palm Beach
26.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Currumbin Waters
100
Palm Beach
445
Population
Currumbin Waters
9,797
Palm Beach
16,349
Metric leadCurrumbin Waters 2Palm Beach 8across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPalm Beach
- Best for familiesPalm Beach
- Best for beach lifestylePalm Beach
- Best for investmentCurrumbin Waters
- Best for best valueCurrumbin Waters
- Best for best schoolsPalm Beach
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 | Palm Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.2/100 | 73.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.0 / 1k | 26.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 68 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 43 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 100 | 445 |
| Population | 9,797 | 16,349 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Currumbin Waters is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Palm Beach is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Palm Beach leans into coastal living, while Currumbin Waters feels more inland and suburban in character.
Currumbin Waters tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Palm Beach stands out for parks and reserves and public transport access.
Currumbin Waters suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Palm Beach is the stronger match for families and people chasing a beach lifestyle.