Mount Coolum vs Mudjimba, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Mount Coolum | Mudjimba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.1/100 | 53.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.2/100 | 59.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.9 / 1k | 18.0 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 13 |
| Walkability | 41.0/100 | 81.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 71 |
| Population | 4,545 | 2,664 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMount Coolum
- Best for familiesMount Coolum
- Best for beach lifestyleMudjimba
- Best for investmentMount Coolum
- Best for best valueMount Coolum
Comparison summary
Mount Coolum and Mudjimba offer different strengths across official suburb data. Mount Coolum leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Mudjimba; Housing (desirability) favours Mount Coolum; Crime rate favours Mount Coolum. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Mount Coolum, Families → Mount Coolum, Beach lifestyle → Mudjimba, Investment → Mount Coolum.