Overall score
Maroochydore
51.0/100
Mudjimba
60.6/100
Maroochydore vs Mudjimba, QLD Suburb Comparison
Maroochydore for schools; Mudjimba for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MaroochydoreMudjimba
Crime rate
Maroochydore
122.2 / 1k
Mudjimba
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maroochydore
566
Mudjimba
73
Population
Maroochydore
20,629
Mudjimba
2,664
Metric leadMaroochydore 7Mudjimba 41 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMudjimba
- Best for familiesMudjimba
- Best for investmentMudjimba
- Best for best valueMudjimba
- Best for best schoolsMaroochydore
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 | Maroochydore | Mudjimba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.0/100 | 60.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.9/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 122.2 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 63 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 13 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 81.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 566 | 73 |
| Green cover | 7.7% | 45.7% |
| Population | 20,629 | 2,664 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Maroochydore is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Mudjimba is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone.
Maroochydore pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Mudjimba is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Maroochydore the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Mudjimba.
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.