Overall score
Buderim
61.6/100
Murray Bridge
35.4/100
Buderim vs Murray Bridge Suburb Comparison (QLD vs SA)
Buderim for retirees and families; Murray Bridge for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BuderimMurray Bridge
Crime rate
Buderim
22.7 / 1k
Murray Bridge
100.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Buderim
154
Murray Bridge
196
Population
Buderim
31,430
Murray Bridge
15,043
Metric leadBuderim 8Murray Bridge 3across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBuderim
- Best for familiesBuderim
- Best for investmentMurray Bridge
- Best for best valueBuderim
- Best for best schoolsBuderim
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 | Murray Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.6/100 | 35.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.5/100 | 60.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.7 / 1k | 100.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 59 | — |
| Public transport stops | 78 | 39 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 154 | 196 |
| Planning activity | — | 205 |
| Green cover | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Population | 31,430 | 15,043 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Buderim (QLD) is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Murray Bridge (SA) is a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Murray Bridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Buderim keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Buderim is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access; Murray Bridge answers with schools and education options, plus nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Buderim sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Murray Bridge.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Buderim, while Murray Bridge 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.