Coolum Beach vs Noosa Heads, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Coolum Beach | Noosa Heads |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.4/100 | 62.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.8/100 | 10.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.0 / 1k | 26.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 23 |
| Walkability | 74.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 38 | 352 |
| Population | 9,152 | 5,120 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesNoosa Heads
- Best for beach lifestyleNoosa Heads
- Best for investmentCoolum Beach
- Best for best valueCoolum Beach
- Best for best schoolsCoolum Beach
Comparison summary
Coolum Beach and Noosa Heads offer different strengths across official suburb data. Coolum Beach leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Noosa Heads; Housing (desirability) favours Coolum Beach; Crime rate favours Coolum Beach. Quick verdicts: Families → Noosa Heads, Beach lifestyle → Noosa Heads, Investment → Coolum Beach, Best value → Coolum Beach.