Overall score
Coolum Beach
57.0/100
Point Arkwright
41.2/100
Coolum Beach vs Point Arkwright, QLD Suburb Comparison
Coolum Beach for value and schools; Point Arkwright for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Coolum BeachPoint Arkwright
Crime rate
Coolum Beach
19.3 / 1k
Point Arkwright
20.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coolum Beach
53
Point Arkwright
16
Population
Coolum Beach
9,152
Point Arkwright
309
Metric leadCoolum Beach 8Point Arkwright 02 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesPoint Arkwright
- Best for beach lifestylePoint Arkwright
- Best for investmentPoint Arkwright
- Best for best valueCoolum Beach
- Best for best schoolsCoolum Beach
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 | Coolum Beach | Point Arkwright |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.0/100 | 41.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.9/100 | 48.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.3 / 1k | 20.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | — |
| Walkability | 74.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 53 | 16 |
| Green cover | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Population | 9,152 | 309 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Coolum Beach is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Point Arkwright is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
On the data, Coolum Beach is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Point Arkwright answers with easy access to the coast. On housing, Coolum Beach sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Point Arkwright.
Retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Coolum Beach the better fit, while families are more likely to prefer Point Arkwright.
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.