Overall score
Alexandra Headland
47.2/100
Minyama
46.5/100
Alexandra Headland vs Minyama, QLD suburb comparison
Alexandra Headland for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Alexandra HeadlandMinyama
Crime rate
Alexandra Headland
36.9 / 1k
Minyama
27.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alexandra Headland
194
Minyama
77
Population
Alexandra Headland
4,235
Minyama
2,726
Metric leadAlexandra Headland 7Minyama 21 tiedacross 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 beach lifestyleAlexandra Headland
- Best for investmentAlexandra Headland
- Best for best valueAlexandra 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 | Minyama |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.2/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.0/100 | 23.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.9 / 1k | 27.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 4 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 194 | 77 |
| Population | 4,235 | 2,726 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Alexandra Headland is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Minyama is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Where Alexandra Headland is shaped by the coast, Minyama offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Alexandra Headland pulls ahead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, whereas Minyama is the better pick for a quieter safety profile.
Families and people chasing a beach lifestyle may find Alexandra Headland the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Minyama.