Overall score
Currumbin Waters
58.9/100
Tallebudgera
49.8/100
Currumbin Waters vs Tallebudgera, QLD Suburb Comparison
Currumbin Waters for investment and value; Tallebudgera for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Currumbin WatersTallebudgera
Crime rate
Currumbin Waters
38.1 / 1k
Tallebudgera
16.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Currumbin Waters
99
Tallebudgera
7
Population
Currumbin Waters
9,797
Tallebudgera
3,826
Metric leadCurrumbin Waters 7Tallebudgera 22 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 familiesTallebudgera
- Best for investmentCurrumbin Waters
- Best for best valueCurrumbin Waters
- Best for best schoolsTallebudgera
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 | Tallebudgera |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.9/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.5/100 | 39.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.1 / 1k | 16.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 33.9/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | — |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 99 | 7 |
| Green cover | 7.9% | 4.3% |
| Population | 9,797 | 3,826 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Currumbin Waters is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Tallebudgera is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Currumbin Waters sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Tallebudgera is further out with more breathing room.
Currumbin Waters tends to lead on schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Tallebudgera stands out for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Currumbin Waters suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Tallebudgera is the stronger match for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
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.