Overall score
Maroochy River
44.6/100
Ninderry
52.1/100
Maroochy River vs Ninderry, QLD Suburb Comparison
Maroochy River for schools; Ninderry for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Maroochy RiverNinderry
Crime rate
Maroochy River
44.3 / 1k
Ninderry
44.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maroochy River
13
Ninderry
8
Population
Maroochy River
1,667
Ninderry
1,301
Metric leadMaroochy River 4Ninderry 42 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 retireesNinderry
- Best for familiesNinderry
- Best for investmentNinderry
- Best for best valueNinderry
- Best for best schoolsMaroochy River
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 | Maroochy River | Ninderry |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.6/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.1/100 | 54.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.3 / 1k | 44.6 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 8 |
| Green cover | 3.8% | 16.8% |
| Population | 1,667 | 1,301 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Maroochy River is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, and Ninderry is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Maroochy River sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Ninderry is more regionally self-contained.
On the data, Maroochy River is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Ninderry answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves. Maroochy River generally means more sought-after housing, while Ninderry leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Retirees may find Maroochy River the better fit, while families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Ninderry.
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.