Overall score
Buderim
61.6/100
Palmview
49.5/100
Buderim for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Buderim
61.6/100
Palmview
49.5/100
Crime rate
Buderim
22.7 / 1k
Palmview
27.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Buderim
154
Palmview
174
Population
Buderim
31,430
Palmview
5,236
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Buderim | Palmview |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.6/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.5/100 | 47.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.7 / 1k | 27.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 59 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 78 | 12 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 26.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 154 | 174 |
| Green cover | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Population | 31,430 | 5,236 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Buderim is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Palmview is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Buderim is stronger for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Palmview answers with schools and education options, nearby cafés and amenities, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Buderim if you are weighing families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Palmview for retirees.
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.