Overall score
Marcoola
50.9/100
Mudjimba
60.6/100
Marcoola vs Mudjimba, QLD Suburb Comparison
Marcoola for investment and schools; Mudjimba for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MarcoolaMudjimba
Crime rate
Marcoola
50.4 / 1k
Mudjimba
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Marcoola
13
Mudjimba
73
Population
Marcoola
3,355
Mudjimba
2,664
Metric leadMarcoola 5Mudjimba 6across 11 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 | Marcoola | Mudjimba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.9/100 | 60.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.8/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.4 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 13 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 81.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 73 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 1.8% | 45.7% |
| Population | 3,355 | 2,664 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Marcoola is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Mudjimba is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone.
Marcoola pulls ahead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and a larger local community, whereas Mudjimba is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mudjimba, while Marcoola remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.