Aroona vs Shelly Beach, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Aroona | Shelly Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.5/100 | 30.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 39.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.8 / 1k | 24.9 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 2 |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 9 |
| Population | 3,466 | 925 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesShelly Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleShelly Beach
- Best for investmentAroona
- Best for best valueAroona
Comparison summary
Aroona and Shelly Beach (Sunshine Coast - Qld) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Aroona leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Aroona; Housing (desirability) favours Aroona; Crime rate favours Aroona. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Shelly Beach (Sunshine Coast - Qld), Beach lifestyle → Shelly Beach (Sunshine Coast - Qld), Investment → Aroona, Best value → Aroona.