Overall score
Alexandra Headland
50.7/100
Mooloolaba
60.0/100
Alexandra Headland vs Mooloolaba, QLD Suburb Comparison
Alexandra Headland for families and schools; Mooloolaba for beach lifestyle and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Alexandra HeadlandMooloolaba
Crime rate
Alexandra Headland
63.8 / 1k
Mooloolaba
48.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alexandra Headland
261
Mooloolaba
240
Population
Alexandra Headland
4,235
Mooloolaba
8,202
Metric leadAlexandra Headland 3Mooloolaba 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 beach lifestyleMooloolaba
- Best for best valueMooloolaba
- 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 | Mooloolaba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.7/100 | 60.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.5/100 | 56.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.8 / 1k | 48.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 24 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 31 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 261 | 240 |
| Green cover | 11.8% | 7.9% |
| Population | 4,235 | 8,202 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Alexandra Headland is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Mooloolaba is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
On the data, Alexandra Headland is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage; Mooloolaba answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Mooloolaba, while Alexandra Headland 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.