Caloundra vs Mooloolaba, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Caloundra | Mooloolaba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.8/100 | 63.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.1/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.7 / 1k | 22.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 24 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 31 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 305 | 221 |
| Population | 3,932 | 8,202 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMooloolaba
- Best for beach lifestyleCaloundra
- Best for investmentMooloolaba
- Best for best valueMooloolaba
- Best for best schoolsCaloundra
Comparison summary
Caloundra and Mooloolaba offer different strengths across official suburb data. Mooloolaba leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Mooloolaba; Housing (desirability) favours Mooloolaba; Crime rate favours Mooloolaba. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Mooloolaba, Beach lifestyle → Caloundra, Investment → Mooloolaba, Best value → Mooloolaba.