Overall score
Buddina
60.8/100
Warana
54.0/100
Buddina vs Warana, QLD Suburb Comparison
Buddina for retirees and beach lifestyle; Warana for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BuddinaWarana
Crime rate
Buddina
46.9 / 1k
Warana
47.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Buddina
196
Warana
98
Population
Buddina
4,236
Warana
3,831
Metric leadBuddina 7Warana 31 tiedacross 11 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 | Warana |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.8/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.4/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.9 / 1k | 47.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 8 |
| Walkability | 74.5/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 196 | 98 |
| Green cover | 8.2% | 10.9% |
| Population | 4,236 | 3,831 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Buddina is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Warana is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Buddina tends to lead on parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Warana stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and overall desirability.
Retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and households prioritising schools may find Buddina the better fit, while families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Warana.
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.