Overall score
Buderim
61.6/100
Gympie
51.6/100
Buderim vs Gympie, QLD Suburb Comparison
Buderim for families and value; Gympie for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BuderimGympie
Crime rate
Buderim
22.7 / 1k
Gympie
75.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Buderim
154
Gympie
220
Population
Buderim
31,430
Gympie
11,355
Metric leadBuderim 6Gympie 5across 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 | Buderim | Gympie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.6/100 | 51.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.5/100 | 64.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.7 / 1k | 75.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 59 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 78 | — |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 154 | 220 |
| Green cover | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Population | 31,430 | 11,355 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Buderim reads as an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Gympie is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Buderim sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Gympie is more regionally self-contained.
On the data, Buderim is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Gympie answers with schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Buderim, while Gympie 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.