Overall score
Buderim
61.6/100
Nambour
55.5/100
Buderim vs Nambour, QLD Suburb Comparison
Buderim for investment and value; Nambour for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BuderimNambour
Crime rate
Buderim
22.7 / 1k
Nambour
50.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Buderim
154
Nambour
488
Population
Buderim
31,430
Nambour
12,145
Metric leadBuderim 7Nambour 41 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 | Nambour |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.6/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.5/100 | 62.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.7 / 1k | 50.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 59 | 26 |
| Public transport stops | 78 | 41 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 154 | 488 |
| Green cover | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Population | 31,430 | 12,145 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Buderim reads as an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Nambour is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Buderim is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Nambour 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 Nambour 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.