Overall score
Alexandra Headland
50.7/100
Buddina
60.8/100
Alexandra Headland vs Buddina, QLD Suburb Comparison
Alexandra Headland for families and investment; Buddina for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Alexandra HeadlandBuddina
Crime rate
Alexandra Headland
63.8 / 1k
Buddina
46.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alexandra Headland
261
Buddina
196
Population
Alexandra Headland
4,235
Buddina
4,236
Metric leadAlexandra Headland 4Buddina 44 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBuddina
- Best for familiesAlexandra Headland
- Best for beach lifestyleBuddina
- Best for investmentAlexandra Headland
- Best for best valueBuddina
- Best for best schoolsAlexandra Headland
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 | Alexandra Headland | Buddina |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.7/100 | 60.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.5/100 | 43.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.8 / 1k | 46.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 3 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 74.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 261 | 196 |
| Green cover | 11.8% | 8.2% |
| Population | 4,235 | 4,236 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Alexandra Headland is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Buddina is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Alexandra Headland pulls ahead on public transport access, plus nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Buddina is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Buddina, while Alexandra Headland 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.