Overall score
Landsborough
55.4/100
Mooloolah Valley
63.6/100
Mooloolah Valley for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Landsborough
55.4/100
Mooloolah Valley
63.6/100
Crime rate
Landsborough
23.7 / 1k
Mooloolah Valley
17.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Landsborough
8
Mooloolah Valley
58
Population
Landsborough
4,446
Mooloolah Valley
3,629
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 | Landsborough | Mooloolah Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.4/100 | 63.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.7 / 1k | 17.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 17 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 3 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 56.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 58 |
| Population | 4,446 | 3,629 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Landsborough is a more rural mid-sized suburb that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Mooloolah Valley is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Landsborough tends to lead on public transport access and a larger local community, while Mooloolah Valley stands out for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Mooloolah Valley, while Landsborough remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.