Overall score
Buddina
60.8/100
Parrearra
46.0/100
Buddina vs Parrearra, QLD Suburb Comparison
Buddina for retirees and beach lifestyle; Parrearra for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BuddinaParrearra
Crime rate
Buddina
46.9 / 1k
Parrearra
47.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Buddina
196
Parrearra
77
Population
Buddina
4,236
Parrearra
4,661
Metric leadBuddina 6Parrearra 42 tiedacross 12 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.
| Category | Buddina | Parrearra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.8/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.4/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.9 / 1k | 47.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 13 |
| Walkability | 74.5/100 | 23.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 196 | 77 |
| Green cover | 8.2% | 2.5% |
| Population | 4,236 | 4,661 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
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, parks and reserves, and walkability; Parrearra answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Choose Buddina if you are weighing retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Parrearra for households prioritising schools.
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.