Overall score
Buddina
62.7/100
Warana
61.7/100
Buddina for retirees and beach lifestyle; Warana for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Buddina
62.7/100
Warana
61.7/100
Crime rate
Buddina
27.5 / 1k
Warana
27.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Buddina
187
Warana
80
Population
Buddina
4,236
Warana
3,831
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
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 a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while Warana stands out for housing affordability and public transport access.
Retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle may find Buddina the better fit, while families and investors are more likely to prefer Warana.