Side by sideSuburb comparison

Maroochydore vs Alexandra Headland.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Maroochydore edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Maroochydore scores higher on walkability (44/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maroochydore (1057) sits above Alexandra Headland (1054).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Maroochydore edges out on average school ICSEA (1057 vs 1054).

Common questionsMaroochydore vs Alexandra Headland

Common questions

Does Maroochydore or Alexandra Headland have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maroochydore scores 1057 vs 1054 in Alexandra Headland. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Maroochydore or Alexandra Headland?

Maroochydore scores 44/100 on walkability vs 12/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.

The numbers behind the take

Maroochydore
Metric
Alexandra Headland

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$850/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$410/wk
$700/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$700/wk
53.0%
Owner occupied
60.0%
42.0%
Renter occupied
37.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

44
Walk score
12
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
20,629
Population
4,235
47
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1057
Avg ICSEA
1054

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).