Coolum Beach vs Yaroomba, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Coolum Beach | Yaroomba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.4/100 | 46.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.8/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.0 / 1k | 11.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 5 |
| Walkability | 74.0/100 | 11.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 38 | 42 |
| Population | 9,152 | 2,043 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesYaroomba
- Best for familiesYaroomba
- Best for beach lifestyleCoolum Beach
- Best for investmentYaroomba
- Best for best schoolsCoolum Beach
Comparison summary
Coolum Beach and Yaroomba offer different strengths across official suburb data. Coolum Beach leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Coolum Beach; Housing (desirability) favours Yaroomba; Crime rate favours Yaroomba. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Yaroomba, Families → Yaroomba, Beach lifestyle → Coolum Beach, Investment → Yaroomba.