Maroochydore vs Surfers Paradise, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Maroochydore | Surfers Paradise |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.2/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.8/100 | 23.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 70.2 / 1k | 92.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 63 | 71 |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 60 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 539 | 1,373 |
| Population | 20,629 | 26,412 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMaroochydore
- Best for familiesMaroochydore
- Best for beach lifestyleMaroochydore
- Best for investmentMaroochydore
- Best for best valueMaroochydore
- Best for best schoolsMaroochydore
Comparison summary
Maroochydore and Surfers Paradise 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 Maroochydore. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Maroochydore, Families → Maroochydore, Beach lifestyle → Maroochydore, Investment → Maroochydore.