Overall score
Caloundra West
53.4/100
Moffat Beach
58.1/100
Caloundra West vs Moffat Beach, QLD Suburb Comparison
Caloundra West for value; Moffat Beach for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Caloundra WestMoffat Beach
Crime rate
Caloundra West
44.4 / 1k
Moffat Beach
44.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Caloundra West
107
Moffat Beach
65
Population
Caloundra West
7,270
Moffat Beach
2,691
Metric leadCaloundra West 7Moffat Beach 41 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMoffat Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleMoffat Beach
- Best for investmentMoffat Beach
- Best for best valueCaloundra West
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 | Caloundra West | Moffat Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.4/100 | 58.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.2/100 | 58.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.4 / 1k | 44.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 12 |
| Walkability | 72.5/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 107 | 65 |
| Green cover | 12.2% | 6.3% |
| Population | 7,270 | 2,691 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Caloundra West is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Moffat Beach is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone. Moffat Beach leans into coastal living, while Caloundra West feels more inland and suburban in character.
Caloundra West tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, while Moffat Beach stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Caloundra West the better fit, while retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Moffat Beach.
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.