Mooloolaba vs Warana, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Mooloolaba | Warana |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.6/100 | 61.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.5/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.9 / 1k | 25.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 24 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 8 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 221 | 80 |
| Population | 8,202 | 3,831 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMooloolaba
- Best for familiesWarana
- Best for beach lifestyleMooloolaba
- Best for investmentWarana
- Best for best valueWarana
- Best for best schoolsMooloolaba
Comparison summary
Mooloolaba and Warana offer different strengths across official suburb data. Mooloolaba leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Mooloolaba; Housing (desirability) favours Warana; Crime rate favours Mooloolaba. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Mooloolaba, Families → Warana, Beach lifestyle → Mooloolaba, Investment → Warana.