Buderim vs Maroochydore
The verdict
Buderim rates higher for education (67 vs 61). Maroochydore rates higher for liveability (100 vs 93). Maroochydore is closer to the coast (2.1 km vs 4.8 km).
Scores
BuderimMaroochydore
| Buderim | Maroochydore | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 63 |
| Transport | 27 | 29 |
| Education | 67 | 61 |
| Liveability | 93 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Buderim | Maroochydore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,430 | 20,629 |
| Median age | 46 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,729 | $1,360 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.0% | 32.9% |
| Born in Australia | 72.0% | 67.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.1 |
Growth: Buderim — · Maroochydore —
Property
| Buderim | Maroochydore | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Buderim | Maroochydore | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 372 | 373 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 188 | 189 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,532 | 3,532 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Buderim | Maroochydore | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,121 | 1,023 |
See the full school list on each profile: Buderim · Maroochydore
Transport
| Buderim | Maroochydore | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 27 | 29 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 78 | 59 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.0 km | 11.7 km |
Liveability
| Buderim | Maroochydore | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 9 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 43 |
| Parks | 57 | 75 |
| Playgrounds | 15 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 218 | 57 |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.8 km | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 87.2 km | 91.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.8 km | 1.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Buderim | Maroochydore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 31,430 | 20,629 |
| Estimated 2025 | 32,441 | 22,507 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.79% | 2.20% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Buderim or Maroochydore?
Buderim and Maroochydore have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better schools, Buderim or Maroochydore?
Buderim has a higher average school ICSEA (Buderim 1121 vs Maroochydore 1023; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Buderim or Maroochydore?
Maroochydore has the higher transport score (Buderim 27/100 vs Maroochydore 29/100).
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