Overall score
Currumbin Waters
63.4/100
Tallebudgera
44.6/100
Currumbin Waters vs Tallebudgera, QLD suburb comparison
Currumbin Waters for value; Tallebudgera for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Currumbin WatersTallebudgera
Crime rate
Currumbin Waters
25.8 / 1k
Tallebudgera
9.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Currumbin Waters
100
Tallebudgera
5
Population
Currumbin Waters
9,797
Tallebudgera
3,826
Metric leadCurrumbin Waters 5Tallebudgera 22 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
- Best for familiesTallebudgera
- 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 | 63.4/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.8 / 1k | 9.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | — |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 100 | 5 |
| 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 practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city. Currumbin Waters sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Tallebudgera is further out with more breathing room.
Currumbin Waters tends to lead on 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 and families.