Buderim vs Mooloolaba
The verdict
Mooloolaba rates higher for transport (33 vs 27). Mooloolaba is closer to the coast (820 m vs 4.8 km).
Scores
BuderimMooloolaba
| Buderim | Mooloolaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 62 |
| Transport | 27 | 33 |
| Education | 67 | 63 |
| Liveability | 93 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Buderim | Mooloolaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,430 | 8,202 |
| Median age | 46 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,729 | $1,506 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.0% | 37.1% |
| Born in Australia | 72.0% | 68.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.1 |
Growth: Buderim — · Mooloolaba —
Property
| Buderim | Mooloolaba | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Buderim | Mooloolaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 372 | 366 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 188 | 183 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,532 | 3,532 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Buderim | Mooloolaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,121 | 1,067 |
See the full school list on each profile: Buderim · Mooloolaba
Transport
| Buderim | Mooloolaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 27 | 33 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 78 | 31 |
| 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 | 15.0 km |
Liveability
| Buderim | Mooloolaba | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 15 |
| Parks | 57 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 15 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 218 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.8 km | 820 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 87.2 km | 87.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.8 km | 840 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 2.1 km |
Population & growth
| Buderim | Mooloolaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 31,430 | 8,202 |
| Estimated 2025 | 32,441 | 8,507 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.79% | 0.92% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Buderim or Mooloolaba?
Buderim and Mooloolaba have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better schools, Buderim or Mooloolaba?
Buderim has a higher average school ICSEA (Buderim 1121 vs Mooloolaba 1067; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Buderim or Mooloolaba?
Mooloolaba has the higher transport score (Buderim 27/100 vs Mooloolaba 33/100).
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