Currumbin Waters vs Tugun, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Currumbin Waters | Tugun |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.9/100 | 67.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 55.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.3 / 1k | 26.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 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 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCurrumbin Waters
- Best for familiesCurrumbin Waters
- Best for beach lifestyleTugun
- Best for investmentCurrumbin Waters
- Best for best valueCurrumbin Waters
- Best for best schoolsCurrumbin Waters
Comparison summary
Currumbin Waters and Tugun offer different strengths across official suburb data. Currumbin Waters leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Tugun; Housing (desirability) favours Currumbin Waters; Crime rate favours Currumbin Waters. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Currumbin Waters, Families → Currumbin Waters, Beach lifestyle → Tugun, Investment → Currumbin Waters.