Overall score
Alexandra Headland
50.7/100
Minyama
51.6/100
Alexandra Headland vs Minyama, QLD Suburb Comparison
Alexandra Headland for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Alexandra HeadlandMinyama
Crime rate
Alexandra Headland
63.8 / 1k
Minyama
46.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alexandra Headland
261
Minyama
77
Population
Alexandra Headland
4,235
Minyama
2,726
Metric leadAlexandra Headland 7Minyama 32 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 beach lifestyleAlexandra 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 | 50.7/100 | 51.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.5/100 | 52.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.8 / 1k | 46.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 4 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 261 | 77 |
| Green cover | 11.8% | 4.2% |
| 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, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Minyama is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, plus schools and education options.
On balance, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Alexandra Headland, while Minyama remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.