Overall score
Alexandra Headland
50.7/100
Maroochydore
51.0/100
Alexandra Headland vs Maroochydore, QLD Suburb Comparison
Alexandra Headland for families and investment; Maroochydore for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Alexandra HeadlandMaroochydore
Crime rate
Alexandra Headland
63.8 / 1k
Maroochydore
122.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alexandra Headland
261
Maroochydore
566
Population
Alexandra Headland
4,235
Maroochydore
20,629
Metric leadAlexandra Headland 3Maroochydore 81 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesAlexandra Headland
- Best for investmentAlexandra Headland
- Best for best valueMaroochydore
- Best for best schoolsAlexandra Headland
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 | 50.7/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.5/100 | 63.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.8 / 1k | 122.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 63 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 59 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 261 | 566 |
| Green cover | 11.8% | 7.7% |
| 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, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Alexandra Headland suits retirees more clearly, whereas Maroochydore is the stronger match for families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.