Overall score
Mount Coolum
55.6/100
Point Arkwright
41.2/100
Mount Coolum vs Point Arkwright, QLD Suburb Comparison
Mount Coolum for families and value; Point Arkwright for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount CoolumPoint Arkwright
Crime rate
Mount Coolum
19.2 / 1k
Point Arkwright
20.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Coolum
48
Point Arkwright
16
Population
Mount Coolum
4,545
Point Arkwright
309
Metric leadMount Coolum 8Point Arkwright 02 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 retireesPoint Arkwright
- Best for familiesMount Coolum
- Best for beach lifestylePoint Arkwright
- Best for best valueMount Coolum
- Best for best schoolsMount Coolum
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 | Point Arkwright |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.6/100 | 41.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.6/100 | 48.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.2 / 1k | 20.0 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | — |
| Walkability | 41.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 48 | 16 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Population | 4,545 | 309 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Mount Coolum is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Point Arkwright is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Mount Coolum sits among greener hillside streets, while Point Arkwright keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Coolum pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, whereas Point Arkwright is the better pick for easy access to the coast. Mount Coolum generally means more sought-after housing, while Point Arkwright leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Mount Coolum, while Point Arkwright remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.