Overall score
Mount Coolum
53.3/100
Mudjimba
51.5/100
Mount Coolum vs Mudjimba, QLD suburb comparison
Mount Coolum for retirees and families; Mudjimba for beach lifestyle and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount CoolumMudjimba
Crime rate
Mount Coolum
11.9 / 1k
Mudjimba
29.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Coolum
45
Mudjimba
71
Population
Mount Coolum
4,545
Mudjimba
2,664
Metric leadMount Coolum 5Mudjimba 31 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMount Coolum
- Best for familiesMount Coolum
- Best for beach lifestyleMudjimba
- Best for investmentMount Coolum
- Best for best valueMount Coolum
- Best for best schoolsMudjimba
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 | Mount Coolum | Mudjimba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.3/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.2/100 | 59.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.9 / 1k | 29.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| 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 |
Comparison summary
Mount Coolum is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Mudjimba is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone. Mount Coolum sits among greener hillside streets, while Mudjimba keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Coolum pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Mudjimba is the better pick for public transport access and walkability.
Mount Coolum suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Mudjimba is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle.