Overall score
Marcoola
50.9/100
Twin Waters
59.5/100
Marcoola vs Twin Waters, QLD Suburb Comparison
Marcoola for schools; Twin Waters for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MarcoolaTwin Waters
Crime rate
Marcoola
50.4 / 1k
Twin Waters
50.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Marcoola
13
Twin Waters
41
Population
Marcoola
3,355
Twin Waters
2,966
Metric leadMarcoola 4Twin Waters 51 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesTwin Waters
- Best for familiesTwin Waters
- Best for beach lifestyleTwin Waters
- Best for best valueTwin Waters
- Best for best schoolsMarcoola
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 | Twin Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.9/100 | 59.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.8/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.4 / 1k | 50.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | — |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 41 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 1.8% | 27.1% |
| Population | 3,355 | 2,966 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Marcoola is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Twin Waters is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone.
On the data, Marcoola is stronger for parks and reserves, plus a larger local community; Twin Waters answers with 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 Twin Waters, 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.