Overall score
Buderim
61.6/100
Craigieburn
44.1/100
Buderim vs Craigieburn Suburb Comparison (QLD vs VIC)
Buderim for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BuderimCraigieburn
Crime rate
Buderim
22.7 / 1k
Craigieburn
61.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Buderim
154
Craigieburn
928
Population
Buderim
31,430
Craigieburn
65,178
Metric leadBuderim 4Craigieburn 8across 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 | Buderim | Craigieburn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.6/100 | 44.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.5/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.7 / 1k | 61.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 59 | 73 |
| Public transport stops | 78 | 231 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 154 | 928 |
| Planning activity | — | 190 |
| Green cover | 6.1% | 11.4% |
| Population | 31,430 | 65,178 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Buderim (QLD) is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Craigieburn (VIC) is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Buderim pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, overall desirability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Craigieburn is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves. On housing, Buderim sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Craigieburn.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Buderim, while Craigieburn 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.