Overall score
Port Macquarie
50.0/100
Buderim
61.8/100
Port Macquarie vs Buderim Suburb Comparison (NSW vs QLD)
Port Macquarie for investment; Buderim for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Port MacquarieBuderim
Crime rate
Port Macquarie
86.7 / 1k
Buderim
22.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Port Macquarie
187
Buderim
154
Population
Port Macquarie
47,693
Buderim
31,430
Metric leadPort Macquarie 7Buderim 5across 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesBuderim
- Best for investmentPort Macquarie
- 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 | Port Macquarie | Buderim |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.0/100 | 61.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.2/100 | 70.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.7 / 1k | 22.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 37 | 59 |
| Public transport stops | 653 | 78 |
| Walkability | 53.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 187 | 154 |
| Planning activity | 277 | — |
| Green cover | 21.9% | 6.1% |
| Population | 47,693 | 31,430 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Port Macquarie (NSW) is a regional larger suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Buderim (QLD) is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Port Macquarie sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Buderim is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Port Macquarie is stronger for schools and education options, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities; Buderim answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Choose Port Macquarie if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Buderim for retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.