Overall score
Buderim
61.6/100
Maroochydore
51.0/100
Buderim vs Maroochydore, QLD Suburb Comparison
Buderim for retirees and families; Maroochydore for beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BuderimMaroochydore
Crime rate
Buderim
22.7 / 1k
Maroochydore
122.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Buderim
154
Maroochydore
566
Population
Buderim
31,430
Maroochydore
20,629
Metric leadBuderim 6Maroochydore 51 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 | Maroochydore |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.6/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.5/100 | 63.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.7 / 1k | 122.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 59 | 63 |
| Public transport stops | 78 | 59 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 154 | 566 |
| Green cover | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Population | 31,430 | 20,629 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Buderim is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Maroochydore is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Maroochydore leans into coastal living, while Buderim feels more inland and suburban in character.
Buderim tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, while Maroochydore stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Choose Buderim if you are weighing retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Maroochydore for people chasing a beach lifestyle.
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.