Maroochydore vs Mooloolaba, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Maroochydore | Mooloolaba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.2/100 | 63.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.8/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 70.2 / 1k | 22.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 63 | 24 |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 31 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 539 | 221 |
| Population | 20,629 | 8,202 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMooloolaba
- Best for beach lifestyleMaroochydore
- Best for investmentMaroochydore
- Best for best valueMaroochydore
- Best for best schoolsMaroochydore
Comparison summary
Maroochydore and Mooloolaba offer different strengths across official suburb data. Maroochydore leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Maroochydore; Housing (desirability) favours Maroochydore; Crime rate favours Mooloolaba. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Mooloolaba, Beach lifestyle → Maroochydore, Investment → Maroochydore, Best value → Maroochydore.