Overall score
Maroochydore
51.0/100
Pacific Paradise
45.9/100
Maroochydore vs Pacific Paradise, QLD Suburb Comparison
Maroochydore for retirees and families; Pacific Paradise for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MaroochydorePacific Paradise
Crime rate
Maroochydore
122.2 / 1k
Pacific Paradise
50.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maroochydore
566
Pacific Paradise
22
Population
Maroochydore
20,629
Pacific Paradise
2,675
Metric leadMaroochydore 9Pacific Paradise 21 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 retireesMaroochydore
- Best for familiesMaroochydore
- Best for beach lifestyleMaroochydore
- Best for investmentPacific Paradise
- Best for best valuePacific Paradise
- 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 | Pacific Paradise |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.0/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.9/100 | 71.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 122.2 / 1k | 50.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 63 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 6 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 11.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 566 | 22 |
| Green cover | 7.7% | 7.0% |
| Population | 20,629 | 2,675 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Maroochydore is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Pacific Paradise is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand. Where Maroochydore is shaped by the coast, Pacific Paradise offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Maroochydore tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Pacific Paradise stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Maroochydore the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Pacific Paradise.
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.