Overall score
Alexandra Headland
50.7/100
Mudjimba
60.6/100
Alexandra Headland for families and investment; Mudjimba for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Alexandra Headland
50.7/100
Mudjimba
60.6/100
Crime rate
Alexandra Headland
63.8 / 1k
Mudjimba
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alexandra Headland
261
Mudjimba
73
Population
Alexandra Headland
4,235
Mudjimba
2,664
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Alexandra Headland | Mudjimba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.7/100 | 60.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.5/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.8 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 13 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 81.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 261 | 73 |
| Green cover | 11.8% | 45.7% |
| Population | 4,235 | 2,664 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Alexandra Headland is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Mudjimba is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone.
Alexandra Headland pulls ahead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Mudjimba is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
Alexandra Headland suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Mudjimba is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.