Maroochydore vs Twin Waters
The verdict
Maroochydore rates higher for transport (29 vs 0).
Scores
MaroochydoreTwin Waters
| Maroochydore | Twin Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 50 |
| Transport | 29 | 0 |
| Education | 61 | 65 |
| Liveability | 100 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Maroochydore | Twin Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,629 | 2,966 |
| Median age | 47 | 60 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,360 | $1,689 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.9% | 39.6% |
| Born in Australia | 67.7% | 68.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.3 |
Growth: Maroochydore — · Twin Waters —
Property
| Maroochydore | Twin Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Maroochydore | Twin Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 373 | 371 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 189 | 202 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,532 | 3,532 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Maroochydore | Twin Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,023 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Maroochydore · Twin Waters
Transport
| Maroochydore | Twin Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 59 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.7 km | 12.6 km |
Liveability
| Maroochydore | Twin Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 9 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 43 | 2 |
| Parks | 75 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 57 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.1 km | 1.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 91.0 km | 93.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.8 km | 2.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Maroochydore | Twin Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 20,629 | 2,966 |
| Estimated 2025 | 22,507 | 3,112 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.20% | 1.21% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Maroochydore or Twin Waters?
Maroochydore and Twin Waters have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better public transport, Maroochydore or Twin Waters?
Maroochydore has the higher transport score (Maroochydore 29/100 vs Twin Waters 0/100).
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