Overall score
Mooloolaba
64.3/100
Noosa Heads
66.0/100
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
28.5 / 1k
Noosa Heads
30.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mooloolaba
221
Noosa Heads
352
Population
Mooloolaba
8,202
Noosa Heads
5,120
Metric leadMooloolaba 5Noosa Heads 41 tiedacross 10 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 | 64.3/100 | 66.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.5/100 | 10.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.5 / 1k | 30.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 24 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 23 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 221 | 352 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile; Noosa Heads answers with nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Mooloolaba suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Noosa Heads is the stronger match for families and people chasing a beach lifestyle.