Overall score
Buderim
77.2/100
Nambour
72.6/100
Buderim vs Nambour, QLD suburb comparison
Buderim for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BuderimNambour
Crime rate
Buderim
13.5 / 1k
Nambour
30.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Buderim
142
Nambour
486
Population
Buderim
31,430
Nambour
12,145
Metric leadBuderim 7Nambour 3across 10 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.
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 and a quieter safety profile; Nambour answers with walkability and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Buderim sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Nambour.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Buderim, while Nambour remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.