Overall score
Buderim
61.6/100
Kuluin
34.7/100
Buderim vs Kuluin, QLD Suburb Comparison
Buderim for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BuderimKuluin
Crime rate
Buderim
22.7 / 1k
Kuluin
122.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Buderim
154
Kuluin
49
Population
Buderim
31,430
Kuluin
2,700
Metric leadBuderim 9Kuluin 21 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 | Buderim | Kuluin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.6/100 | 34.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.5/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.7 / 1k | 122.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 59 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 78 | 8 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 14.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 154 | 49 |
| Green cover | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Population | 31,430 | 2,700 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Buderim is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Kuluin is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Buderim tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, while Kuluin stands out for schools and education options. On housing, Buderim sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Kuluin.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Buderim, while Kuluin 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.