Overall score
Corindi Beach
30.5/100
Mullaway
29.5/100
Corindi Beach for investment and value; Mullaway for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Corindi Beach
30.5/100
Mullaway
29.5/100
Crime rate
Corindi Beach
64.6 / 1k
Mullaway
64.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Corindi Beach
2
Mullaway
15
Population
Corindi Beach
1,802
Mullaway
607
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 | Corindi Beach | Mullaway |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.5/100 | 29.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.4/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.6 / 1k | 64.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 70 | 10 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 15 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 2 |
| Population | 1,802 | 607 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 6/10 |
Put side by side, Corindi Beach is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Mullaway is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone.
Corindi Beach tends to lead on housing affordability and public transport access, while Mullaway stands out for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Corindi Beach if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Mullaway for families and people chasing a beach lifestyle.