Airlie Beach vs Mandalay, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Airlie Beach | Mandalay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.7/100 | 35.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.8/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.5 / 1k | 79.9 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 223 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 1,312 | 338 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesMandalay
- Best for beach lifestyleAirlie Beach
- Best for investmentMandalay
- Best for best valueMandalay
- Best for best schoolsAirlie Beach
Comparison summary
Airlie Beach and Mandalay offer different strengths across official suburb data. Airlie Beach leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Airlie Beach; Housing (desirability) favours Mandalay; Crime rate favours Airlie Beach. Quick verdicts: Families → Mandalay, Beach lifestyle → Airlie Beach, Investment → Mandalay, Best value → Mandalay.