Currambine vs Joondalup
The verdict
Joondalup rates higher for liveability (99 vs 94). Currambine is closer to the coast (2.4 km vs 4.4 km).
Scores
CurrambineJoondalup
| Currambine | Joondalup | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 85 |
| Transport | 89 | 91 |
| Education | 61 | 60 |
| Liveability | 94 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Currambine | Joondalup | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,834 | 9,193 |
| Median age | 40 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,214 | $1,688 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.9% | 35.9% |
| Born in Australia | 48.9% | 48.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Currambine Moderate Growth · Joondalup Moderate Growth
Property
| Currambine | Joondalup | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Currambine | Joondalup | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 307 | 315 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 146 | 152 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,010 | 1,012 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Currambine | Joondalup | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 7 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,066 | 1,029 |
See the full school list on each profile: Currambine · Joondalup
Transport
| Currambine | Joondalup | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 91 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 74 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 61 | 58 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 890 m |
Liveability
| Currambine | Joondalup | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 41 |
| Parks | 11 | 28 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 8 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.4 km | 4.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.4 km | 25.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.7 km | 6.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 230 m |
Population & growth
| Currambine | Joondalup | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,834 | 9,193 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,192 | 10,082 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,168 | 11,587 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.28% | 2.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Currambine or Joondalup?
Currambine has the higher residential safety score (Currambine 71/100 vs Joondalup 70/100).
Which has better schools, Currambine or Joondalup?
Currambine has a higher average school ICSEA (Currambine 1066 vs Joondalup 1029; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Currambine or Joondalup?
Joondalup has the higher transport score (Currambine 89/100 vs Joondalup 91/100).
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