Mooloolaba vs Buddina
Mooloolaba scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Buddina (1058) sits above Mooloolaba (1054). Buddina skews owner-occupied (66%), Mooloolaba runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
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Mooloolaba and Buddina side by side
| Measure | Mooloolaba | Buddina |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $870/wk | $1200/wk |
| Unit rent | $700/wk | $650/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 41.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1054 | 1058 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 34 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,202 | 4,236 |
| Median age | 44 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1535 mm | 1507 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Buddina edges out on average school ICSEA (1058 vs 1054).
Mooloolaba vs Buddina: common questions
Does Mooloolaba or Buddina have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Buddina scores 1058 vs 1054 in Mooloolaba. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Mooloolaba or Buddina?
Mooloolaba scores 34/100 on walkability vs 4/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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