Overall score
Bli Bli
58.8/100
Maroochy River
26.8/100
Bli Bli vs Maroochy River, QLD suburb comparison
Bli Bli for investment and value; Maroochy River for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bli BliMaroochy River
Crime rate
Bli Bli
31.4 / 1k
Maroochy River
28.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bli Bli
55
Maroochy River
9
Population
Bli Bli
10,138
Maroochy River
1,667
Metric leadBli Bli 6Maroochy River 2across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMaroochy River
- Best for familiesMaroochy River
- Best for investmentBli Bli
- Best for best valueBli Bli
- Best for best schoolsBli Bli
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 | Bli Bli | Maroochy River |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.8/100 | 26.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 34.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.4 / 1k | 28.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | — |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 9 |
| Population | 10,138 | 1,667 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Bli Bli reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Maroochy River is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Bli Bli sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Maroochy River is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Bli Bli is stronger for housing affordability and parks and reserves; Maroochy River answers with a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Bli Bli suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Maroochy River is the stronger match for retirees and families.