Overall score
Baulkham Hills
66.9/100
Buderim
61.6/100
Baulkham Hills vs Buderim Suburb Comparison (NSW vs QLD)
Baulkham Hills for retirees and investment; Buderim for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Baulkham HillsBuderim
Crime rate
Baulkham Hills
22.1 / 1k
Buderim
22.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Baulkham Hills
339
Buderim
154
Population
Baulkham Hills
37,415
Buderim
31,430
Metric leadBaulkham Hills 9Buderim 21 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 retireesBaulkham Hills
- Best for familiesBuderim
- Best for investmentBaulkham Hills
- Best for best valueBuderim
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 | Baulkham Hills | Buderim |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.9/100 | 61.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.3/100 | 70.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.1 / 1k | 22.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 24 | 59 |
| Public transport stops | 460 | 78 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 339 | 154 |
| Planning activity | 78 | — |
| Green cover | 14.1% | 6.1% |
| Population | 37,415 | 31,430 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Baulkham Hills (NSW) is a hillside larger suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Buderim (QLD) is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Baulkham Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Buderim keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Baulkham Hills tends to lead on schools and education options, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Buderim stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Buderim, while Baulkham Hills 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.