Overall score
Maroochy River
44.6/100
Valdora
49.8/100
Maroochy River vs Valdora, QLD Suburb Comparison
Maroochy River for families and schools; Valdora for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Maroochy RiverValdora
Crime rate
Maroochy River
44.3 / 1k
Valdora
44.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maroochy River
13
Valdora
2
Population
Maroochy River
1,667
Valdora
776
Metric leadMaroochy River 3Valdora 33 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesValdora
- Best for familiesMaroochy River
- Best for investmentValdora
- Best for best valueValdora
- 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 | Valdora |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.6/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.1/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.3 / 1k | 44.4 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 2 |
| Green cover | 3.8% | 4.0% |
| Population | 1,667 | 776 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Maroochy River is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, while Valdora is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Maroochy River sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Valdora is more regionally self-contained.
On the data, Maroochy River is stronger for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community; Valdora answers with housing affordability and overall desirability. On housing, Maroochy River sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Valdora.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Valdora, while Maroochy River 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.