Baulkham Hills vs Buderim suburb comparison (NSW vs QLD)
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Baulkham Hills | Buderim |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.6/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 11.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 24 | 59 |
| Public transport stops | 460 | 78 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 285 | 142 |
| Planning activity | 50 | — |
| Population | 37,415 | 31,430 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Baulkham Hills and Buderim offer different strengths across official suburb data. Baulkham Hills leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Buderim; Housing (desirability) favours Buderim; Crime rate favours Buderim. Quick verdicts: Families → Buderim, Investment → Buderim, Best value → Buderim, Best schools → Buderim.