Overall score
Maleny
68.4/100
Wootha
49.3/100
Maleny vs Wootha, QLD Suburb Comparison
Maleny for retirees and families; Wootha for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MalenyWootha
Crime rate
Maleny
13.8 / 1k
Wootha
15.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maleny
133
Wootha
3
Population
Maleny
3,959
Wootha
258
Metric leadMaleny 8Wootha 11 tiedacross 10 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.
| Category | Maleny | Wootha |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.4/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.1/100 | 31.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.8 / 1k | 15.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 2 |
| Walkability | 49.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 133 | 3 |
| Green cover | 12.9% | 0.7% |
| Population | 3,959 | 258 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Maleny reads as a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace; Wootha is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Maleny is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability; Wootha answers with a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Maleny generally means more sought-after housing, while Wootha leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Maleny suits investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Wootha is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.