Currambine vs Iluka
Currambine scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Iluka (1048) sits above Currambine (1043). Iluka skews owner-occupied (91%), Currambine runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
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Currambine and Iluka side by side
| Measure | Currambine | Iluka |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1043 | 1048 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,834 | 5,669 |
| Median age | 40 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 708 mm | 708 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 30.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Iluka edges out on average school ICSEA (1048 vs 1043).
Currambine vs Iluka: common questions
Does Currambine or Iluka have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Iluka scores 1048 vs 1043 in Currambine. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Currambine or Iluka?
Currambine scores 26/100 on walkability vs 14/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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