Marcoola vs Pacific Paradise, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Marcoola | Pacific Paradise |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.8/100 | 38.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.6/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.9 / 1k | 17.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 6 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 11.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 21 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 3,355 | 2,675 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMarcoola
- Best for familiesMarcoola
- Best for beach lifestyleMarcoola
- Best for investmentPacific Paradise
- Best for best valuePacific Paradise
- Best for best schoolsPacific Paradise
Comparison summary
Marcoola and Pacific Paradise offer different strengths across official suburb data. Marcoola leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Pacific Paradise; Housing (desirability) favours Pacific Paradise; Parks & reserves favours Marcoola. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Marcoola, Families → Marcoola, Beach lifestyle → Marcoola, Investment → Pacific Paradise.