Overall score
Buddina
62.7/100
Parrearra
44.7/100
Buddina vs Parrearra, QLD suburb comparison
Buddina for retirees and beach lifestyle; Parrearra for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BuddinaParrearra
Crime rate
Buddina
27.5 / 1k
Parrearra
27.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Buddina
187
Parrearra
66
Population
Buddina
4,236
Parrearra
4,661
Metric leadBuddina 6Parrearra 31 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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.
Comparison summary
Buddina is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Parrearra is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Where Buddina is shaped by the coast, Parrearra offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Buddina is stronger for housing affordability and parks and reserves; Parrearra answers with a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
Choose Buddina if you are weighing retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle; lean toward Parrearra for families.