Overall score
Mooloolaba
60.0/100
Noosa Heads
63.7/100
Mooloolaba vs Noosa Heads, QLD Suburb Comparison
Mooloolaba for investment and value; Noosa Heads for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MooloolabaNoosa Heads
Crime rate
Mooloolaba
48.1 / 1k
Noosa Heads
54.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mooloolaba
240
Noosa Heads
388
Population
Mooloolaba
8,202
Noosa Heads
5,120
Metric leadMooloolaba 6Noosa Heads 51 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 familiesNoosa Heads
- Best for beach lifestyleNoosa Heads
- Best for investmentMooloolaba
- Best for best valueMooloolaba
- Best for best schoolsNoosa Heads
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 | Mooloolaba | Noosa Heads |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.0/100 | 63.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.3/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.1 / 1k | 54.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 24 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 23 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 240 | 388 |
| Green cover | 7.9% | 1.0% |
| Population | 8,202 | 5,120 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Mooloolaba is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Noosa Heads is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
On the data, Mooloolaba is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Noosa Heads answers with schools and education options, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
Mooloolaba suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Noosa Heads is the stronger match for families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and households prioritising schools.
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.