Buderim vs Southport
The verdict
Buderim rates higher for education (67 vs 62). Southport rates higher for transport (86 vs 27). Southport is closer to the coast (1.9 km vs 4.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Buderim rates higher (100 vs 83/100 in Southport).
Scores
| Buderim | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 84 |
| Transport | 27 | 86 |
| Education | 67 | 62 |
| 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 | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,430 | 36,786 |
| Median age | 46 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,729 | $1,268 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.0% | 38.8% |
| Born in Australia | 72.0% | 54.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.1 |
Growth: Buderim — · Southport —
Property
| Buderim | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $785 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Buderim | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 372 | 614 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 188 | 375 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,532 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Buderim | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 13 |
| Government | 1 | 6 |
| Independent | 2 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,121 | 1,039 |
See the full school list on each profile: Buderim · Southport
Transport
| Buderim | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 27 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 78 | 112 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 11 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.0 km | 690 m |
Liveability
| Buderim | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 9 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 101 |
| Parks | 57 | 69 |
| Playgrounds | 15 | 21 |
| Swimming pools | 218 | 111 |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 11 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.8 km | 1.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 87.2 km | 67.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.8 km | 1.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 2.1 km |
Population & growth
| Buderim | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 31,430 | 36,786 |
| Estimated 2025 | 32,441 | 38,796 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.79% | 1.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Buderim or Southport?
Buderim has the higher residential safety score (Buderim 100/100 vs Southport 83/100).
Which has better schools, Buderim or Southport?
Buderim has a higher average school ICSEA (Buderim 1121 vs Southport 1039; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Buderim or Southport?
Southport has the higher transport score (Buderim 27/100 vs Southport 86/100).
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