Mudjimba vs Maroochydore
Maroochydore scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 44/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maroochydore (1057) sits above Mudjimba (1052). Mudjimba skews owner-occupied (69%), Maroochydore runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
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Mudjimba and Maroochydore side by side
| Measure | Mudjimba | Maroochydore |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $710/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1052 | 1057 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 44 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,664 | 20,629 |
| Median age | 44 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1486 mm | 1510 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 29.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- 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 1052). Mudjimba also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mudjimba vs Maroochydore: common questions
Does Mudjimba or Maroochydore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maroochydore scores 1057 vs 1052 in Mudjimba. 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, Mudjimba or Maroochydore?
Maroochydore scores 44/100 on walkability vs 24/100. 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.
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