Elanora vs Currumbin Waters.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,247,500 and $1,360,000. Elanora edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Elanora (median $1,247,500) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Currumbin Waters ($1,360,000).
Currumbin Waters scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Elanora (1057) sits above Currumbin Waters (1020).
For buyers
Elanora is the lower entry point at $1,247,500 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Currumbin Waters offers the higher gross rental yield (4.40% vs 4.38%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Elanora edges out on average school ICSEA (1057 vs 1020).
Common questions
Is Elanora or Currumbin Waters cheaper to buy in?
Elanora has the lower median house price at $1,247,500, roughly 8% below Currumbin Waters ($1,360,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Elanora or Currumbin Waters have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Elanora scores 1057 vs 1020 in Currumbin Waters. 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, Elanora or Currumbin Waters?
Currumbin Waters scores 14/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Elanora or Currumbin Waters?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.40% in Currumbin Waters vs 4.38% in Elanora. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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