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Buccan vs Waterford

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 4.1 km apart, on the same open data. Buccan scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

BuccanWaterford
Active3270
Safety620
Wealth8121
Value3815
Parks4262
Cafés1414
Transit111
Green space5246
Active & healthy3051
Schools nearby (OSM)638
Median rent$520/wk $400/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$1,300,000$785,500
House sales in the 12 months to March 2026118131
Population2,1345,796
Full profile Buccan in full Waterford in full

Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Buccan safer than Waterford?

Waterford scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Buccan or Waterford?

Waterford has the lower median house price of the two ($785,500 vs $1,300,000).

Should I live in Buccan or Waterford?

Buccan scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Buccan or Waterford.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →