Mooloolaba vs Parrearra, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Mooloolaba | Parrearra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.6/100 | 41.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.5/100 | 16.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.9 / 1k | 24.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 24 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 13 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 23.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 221 | 66 |
| Population | 8,202 | 4,661 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesParrearra
- Best for beach lifestyleMooloolaba
- Best for investmentMooloolaba
- Best for best valueMooloolaba
- Best for best schoolsMooloolaba
Comparison summary
Mooloolaba and Parrearra offer different strengths across official suburb data. Mooloolaba leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Mooloolaba; Housing (desirability) favours Mooloolaba; Crime rate favours Mooloolaba. Quick verdicts: Families → Parrearra, Beach lifestyle → Mooloolaba, Investment → Mooloolaba, Best value → Mooloolaba.