Overall score
Cooloolabin
41.0/100
Yandina
60.4/100
Cooloolabin for families and investment; Yandina for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cooloolabin
41.0/100
Yandina
60.4/100
Crime rate
Cooloolabin
30.7 / 1k
Yandina
27.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cooloolabin
0
Yandina
125
Population
Cooloolabin
311
Yandina
3,073
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Cooloolabin | Yandina |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.0/100 | 60.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.7 / 1k | 27.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 26 |
| Public transport stops | — | 10 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 60.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 125 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Population | 311 | 3,073 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Cooloolabin reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Yandina is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Cooloolabin sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Yandina is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Cooloolabin is stronger for housing affordability; Yandina answers with a quieter safety profile and walkability. On housing, Cooloolabin sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Yandina.
Families and investors may find Cooloolabin the better fit, while retirees and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Yandina.