Burns Beach vs Currambine
The verdict
Currambine rates higher for transport (89 vs 54). Burns Beach is closer to the coast (730 m vs 2.4 km).
Scores
Burns BeachCurrambine
| Burns Beach | Currambine | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 82 |
| Transport | 54 | 89 |
| Education | 65 | 61 |
| Liveability | 75 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burns Beach | Currambine | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,071 | 6,834 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,439 | $2,214 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.1% | 37.9% |
| Born in Australia | 46.1% | 48.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.8 |
Growth: Burns Beach Moderate Growth · Currambine Moderate Growth
Property
| Burns Beach | Currambine | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Burns Beach | Currambine | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 319 | 307 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 147 | 146 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,007 | 1,010 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burns Beach | Currambine | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,072 | 1,066 |
See the full school list on each profile: Burns Beach · Currambine
Transport
| Burns Beach | Currambine | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 54 | 89 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 98 | 61 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.8 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Burns Beach | Currambine | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 3 |
| Parks | 10 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 730 m | 2.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.8 km | 26.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.1 km | 5.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.3 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Burns Beach | Currambine | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,071 | 6,834 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,549 | 7,192 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,840 | 8,168 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.81% | 1.28% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Burns Beach or Currambine?
Currambine has the higher residential safety score (Burns Beach 70/100 vs Currambine 71/100).
Which has better schools, Burns Beach or Currambine?
Burns Beach has a higher average school ICSEA (Burns Beach 1072 vs Currambine 1066; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Burns Beach or Currambine?
Currambine has the higher transport score (Burns Beach 54/100 vs Currambine 89/100).
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