Coolum Beach vs Mount Coolum, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Coolum Beach | Mount Coolum |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.4/100 | 53.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.8/100 | 67.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.0 / 1k | 11.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 8 |
| Walkability | 74.0/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 38 | 45 |
| Population | 9,152 | 4,545 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesMount Coolum
- Best for beach lifestyleCoolum Beach
- Best for investmentMount Coolum
- Best for best valueMount Coolum
- Best for best schoolsCoolum Beach
Comparison summary
Coolum Beach and Mount Coolum offer different strengths across official suburb data. Coolum Beach leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Coolum Beach; Housing (desirability) favours Mount Coolum; Crime rate favours Mount Coolum. Quick verdicts: Families → Mount Coolum, Beach lifestyle → Coolum Beach, Investment → Mount Coolum, Best value → Mount Coolum.