Overall score
Alexandra Headland
47.2/100
Maroochydore
71.4/100
Alexandra Headland vs Maroochydore, QLD suburb comparison
Alexandra Headland for retirees; Maroochydore for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Alexandra HeadlandMaroochydore
Crime rate
Alexandra Headland
36.9 / 1k
Maroochydore
73.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alexandra Headland
194
Maroochydore
539
Population
Alexandra Headland
4,235
Maroochydore
20,629
Metric leadAlexandra Headland 2Maroochydore 8across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAlexandra Headland
- Best for familiesMaroochydore
- Best for beach lifestyleMaroochydore
- Best for investmentMaroochydore
- Best for best valueMaroochydore
- Best for best schoolsMaroochydore
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Alexandra Headland | Maroochydore |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.2/100 | 71.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.0/100 | 53.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.9 / 1k | 73.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 63 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 59 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 194 | 539 |
| Population | 4,235 | 20,629 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Alexandra Headland is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Maroochydore is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Alexandra Headland tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Maroochydore stands out for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Alexandra Headland suits retirees more clearly, whereas Maroochydore is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors.