Overall score
Currumbin Waters
58.9/100
Tugun
62.4/100
Currumbin Waters vs Tugun, QLD Suburb Comparison
Currumbin Waters for investment and value; Tugun for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Currumbin WatersTugun
Crime rate
Currumbin Waters
38.1 / 1k
Tugun
48.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Currumbin Waters
99
Tugun
279
Population
Currumbin Waters
9,797
Tugun
7,175
Metric leadCurrumbin Waters 4Tugun 53 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesTugun
- Best for familiesTugun
- Best for beach lifestyleTugun
- Best for investmentCurrumbin Waters
- Best for best valueCurrumbin Waters
- Best for best schoolsCurrumbin Waters
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 | 58.9/100 | 62.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.5/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.1 / 1k | 48.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 33.9/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 29 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 24 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 99 | 279 |
| Green cover | 7.9% | 15.1% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, whereas Tugun is the better pick for parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Currumbin Waters suits retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Tugun is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle 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.