Currumbin Waters vs Palm Beach
The verdict
Palm Beach rates higher for liveability (96 vs 69). Palm Beach is closer to the coast (770 m vs 3.5 km).
Scores
Currumbin WatersPalm Beach
| Currumbin Waters | Palm Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 64 |
| Transport | 28 | 32 |
| Education | 51 | 64 |
| Liveability | 69 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Currumbin Waters | Palm Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,797 | 16,349 |
| Median age | 42 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,636 | $1,721 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.5% | 37.8% |
| Born in Australia | 78.5% | 76.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Currumbin Waters — · Palm Beach —
Property
| Currumbin Waters | Palm Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1,150 |
| 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 | Palm Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 612 | 612 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 378 | 373 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,113 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Currumbin Waters | Palm Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,050 | 1,040 |
See the full school list on each profile: Currumbin Waters · Palm Beach
Transport
| Currumbin Waters | Palm Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 32 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.9 km | 6.5 km |
Liveability
| Currumbin Waters | Palm Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 | 37 |
| Parks | 7 | 46 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 16 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.5 km | 770 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 87.4 km | 83.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.3 km | 760 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 5.0 km |
Population & growth
| Currumbin Waters | Palm Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,797 | 16,349 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,146 | 18,388 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.88% | 2.98% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Currumbin Waters or Palm Beach?
Currumbin Waters and Palm Beach have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Currumbin Waters or Palm Beach?
Currumbin Waters has a higher average school ICSEA (Currumbin Waters 1050 vs Palm Beach 1040; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Currumbin Waters or Palm Beach?
Palm Beach has the higher transport score (Currumbin Waters 28/100 vs Palm Beach 32/100).
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