Currumbin Waters vs Elanora
The verdict
Elanora rates higher for liveability (86 vs 69). Elanora has a shorter estimated CBD commute (222 vs 227 min).
Scores
Currumbin WatersElanora
| Currumbin Waters | Elanora | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 57 |
| Transport | 28 | 30 |
| Education | 51 | 56 |
| Liveability | 69 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Currumbin Waters | Elanora | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,797 | 12,539 |
| Median age | 42 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,636 | $1,744 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.5% | 31.4% |
| Born in Australia | 78.5% | 77.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Currumbin Waters — · Elanora —
Property
| Currumbin Waters | Elanora | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $1,150 | $1,050 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Currumbin Waters | Elanora | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 612 | 614 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 378 | 375 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,598 | 8,598 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Currumbin Waters | Elanora | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,045 | 1,042 |
See the full school list on each profile: Currumbin Waters · Elanora
Transport
| Currumbin Waters | Elanora | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 30 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 47 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 227 | 222 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.9 km | 6.5 km |
Liveability
| Currumbin Waters | Elanora | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 6 |
| Parks | 7 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 26 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.5 km | 3.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 87.4 km | 85.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.3 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Currumbin Waters | Elanora | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,797 | 12,539 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,146 | 13,189 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.88% | 1.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Currumbin Waters or Elanora?
Currumbin Waters and Elanora have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Currumbin Waters or Elanora?
Currumbin Waters has a higher average school ICSEA (Currumbin Waters 1045 vs Elanora 1042; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Currumbin Waters or Elanora?
Elanora has the higher transport score (Currumbin Waters 28/100 vs Elanora 30/100).
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