Caloundra West vs Moffat Beach, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Caloundra West | Moffat Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.5/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 43.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.8 / 1k | 24.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 12 |
| Walkability | 72.5/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 103 | 62 |
| Population | 7,270 | 2,691 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMoffat Beach
- Best for familiesMoffat Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleMoffat Beach
- Best for investmentCaloundra West
- Best for best valueCaloundra West
- Best for best schoolsCaloundra West
Comparison summary
Caloundra West and Moffat Beach offer different strengths across official suburb data. Caloundra West leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Caloundra West; Housing (desirability) favours Caloundra West; Crime rate favours Caloundra West. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Moffat Beach, Families → Moffat Beach, Beach lifestyle → Moffat Beach, Investment → Caloundra West.