Alexandra Headland vs Maroochydore, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Alexandra Headland | Maroochydore |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.5/100 | 71.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.0/100 | 53.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.6 / 1k | 70.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 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 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesAlexandra Headland
- Best for beach lifestyleMaroochydore
- Best for investmentMaroochydore
- Best for best valueMaroochydore
- Best for best schoolsMaroochydore
Comparison summary
Alexandra Headland and Maroochydore offer different strengths across official suburb data. Maroochydore leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Maroochydore; Housing (desirability) favours Maroochydore; Crime rate favours Alexandra Headland. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Alexandra Headland, Beach lifestyle → Maroochydore, Investment → Maroochydore, Best value → Maroochydore.