Overall score
Currumbin Waters
63.2/100
Tugun
64.8/100
Currumbin Waters vs Tugun, QLD suburb comparison
Currumbin Waters for retirees and families; Tugun for beach lifestyle and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Currumbin WatersTugun
Crime rate
Currumbin Waters
25.0 / 1k
Tugun
31.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Currumbin Waters
100
Tugun
275
Population
Currumbin Waters
9,797
Tugun
7,175
Metric leadCurrumbin Waters 4Tugun 42 tiedacross 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 retireesCurrumbin Waters
- Best for familiesCurrumbin Waters
- Best for beach lifestyleTugun
- Best for investmentCurrumbin Waters
- Best for best valueCurrumbin Waters
- Best for best schoolsTugun
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 | Tugun |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.2/100 | 64.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 55.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.0 / 1k | 31.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 29 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 24 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 100 | 275 |
| Population | 9,797 | 7,175 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Currumbin Waters is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Tugun is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Tugun leans into coastal living, while Currumbin Waters feels more inland and suburban in character.
Currumbin Waters pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Tugun is the better pick for parks and reserves and walkability.
Currumbin Waters suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Tugun is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle.