Coolangatta vs Currumbin Waters
The verdict
Coolangatta rates higher for liveability (91 vs 69). Coolangatta is closer to the coast (380 m vs 3.5 km).
Scores
CoolangattaCurrumbin Waters
| Coolangatta | Currumbin Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 49 |
| Transport | 31 | 28 |
| Education | 54 | 51 |
| Liveability | 91 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coolangatta | Currumbin Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,491 | 9,797 |
| Median age | 50 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,331 | $1,636 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.0% | 28.5% |
| Born in Australia | 71.9% | 78.5% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Coolangatta — · Currumbin Waters —
Property
| Coolangatta | Currumbin Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1,150 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Coolangatta | Currumbin Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 616 | 612 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 370 | 378 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,598 | 8,598 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coolangatta | Currumbin Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 4 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,018 | 1,045 |
See the full school list on each profile: Coolangatta · Currumbin Waters
Transport
| Coolangatta | Currumbin Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 28 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 241 | 227 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 15.4 km | 8.9 km |
Liveability
| Coolangatta | Currumbin Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 24 | 8 |
| Parks | 16 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 380 m | 3.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 92.5 km | 87.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 480 m | 3.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Coolangatta | Currumbin Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,491 | 9,797 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,150 | 10,146 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.45% | 0.88% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Coolangatta or Currumbin Waters?
Coolangatta and Currumbin Waters have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Coolangatta or Currumbin Waters?
Currumbin Waters has a higher average school ICSEA (Coolangatta 1018 vs Currumbin Waters 1045; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Coolangatta or Currumbin Waters?
Coolangatta has the higher transport score (Coolangatta 31/100 vs Currumbin Waters 28/100).
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