Elimbah vs Moodlu, QLD suburb comparison

Elimbah for retirees and schools; Moodlu for families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

ElimbahMoodlu

Overall score

Elimbah

38.9/100

Moodlu

35.4/100

Crime rate

Elimbah

27.2 / 1k

Moodlu

54.7 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Elimbah

0

Moodlu

21

Population

Elimbah

4,290

Moodlu

285

Metric leadElimbah 5Moodlu 11 tiedacross 7 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryElimbahMoodlu
Overall score38.9/10035.4/100
Housing (desirability)76.0/10076.0/100
Crime rate27.2 / 1k54.7 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Parks & reserves2
Public transport stops4
Walkability6.0/1003.0/100
Nearby amenities021
Population4,290285
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)6/103/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Elimbah is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel, and Moodlu is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible.

Elimbah tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, while Moodlu stands out for nearby cafés and amenities. Elimbah generally means more sought-after housing, while Moodlu leans toward more approachable housing costs.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Elimbah, while Moodlu remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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