Aroona vs Caloundra West, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Aroona | Caloundra West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.8 / 1k | 24.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 19 |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 72.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 103 |
| Population | 3,466 | 7,270 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesAroona
- Best for familiesAroona
- Best for best valueCaloundra West
- Best for best schoolsCaloundra West
Comparison summary
Aroona and Caloundra West offer different strengths across official suburb data. Caloundra West leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Caloundra West; Parks & reserves favours Caloundra West; Public transport stops favours Caloundra West. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Aroona, Families → Aroona, Best value → Caloundra West, Best schools → Caloundra West.