Overall score
Buddina
60.8/100
Mooloolaba
60.0/100
Buddina vs Mooloolaba, QLD Suburb Comparison
Buddina for retirees and families; Mooloolaba for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BuddinaMooloolaba
Crime rate
Buddina
46.9 / 1k
Mooloolaba
48.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Buddina
196
Mooloolaba
240
Population
Buddina
4,236
Mooloolaba
8,202
Metric leadBuddina 4Mooloolaba 71 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 familiesBuddina
- Best for beach lifestyleBuddina
- Best for investmentMooloolaba
- Best for best valueBuddina
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 | Buddina | Mooloolaba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.8/100 | 60.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.4/100 | 56.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.9 / 1k | 48.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 24 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 31 |
| Walkability | 74.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 196 | 240 |
| Green cover | 8.2% | 7.9% |
| Population | 4,236 | 8,202 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Buddina is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Mooloolaba is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
On the data, Buddina is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Mooloolaba answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Buddina, while Mooloolaba 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.