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Buderim (Qld)

Suburb (SAL)

Rest of Qld / Buderim

$756

Median rent / wk

Period ending Jun 2026

+4.9%

Rent growth / yr

Period ending Jun 2026

32,927

People

17 Jul 2026

+4.8%

Growth since 2021

Census

138

For sale now

indexed listings

Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026

ABS QuickStats SAL30408

How we calculate this

How figures are calculatedFigures are extracted from the sources listed here at the observation date shown, and displayed unchanged. Rank bars use the profile's score out of 10 where one exists. Missing values are shown as unavailable — never estimated or back-filled.

Suburb (SAL) analysis

This analysis uses Suburb (SAL) boundaries, which can differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when they share the same name. SAL 30408.

32,927

People

est. as @ 17 Jul 2026

2021 Census | 31,430 people

30.58 km²

Land area

1,076.7 /km²

Density

2.3%

Unemployment

182 /yr

Resi approvals

Located 87 kilometers north of the Brisbane CBD, the suburb of Buderim is home to an estimated population of 32,927 as of May 2026. This population figure, derived from annual SA2-level Estimated Resident Population data and quarterly national address file updates, represents an increase of 1,497 people (4.8%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 31,430 residents. Demographic patterns indicate that the local community is experiencing moderate expansion trends. The suburb of Buderim is characterized by an exceptionally well-educated population, containing a high proportion of elderly residents and households comprised primarily of couples without children. Local market conditions are supported by strong educational qualifications, standout school performance, and a below-average unemployment rate. Key economic and social factors include a notable healthcare employment base, an elevated proportion of residents aged 85 and over, and a strong offering of local services and amenities.

Estimated residents are up from 31,430 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,497 people, or 4.8%.

Districts View

Data to 17 Jul 2026

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Buderim QLD property prices, sales & rent · Districts

Residential supply

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Housing development & building approvals in Buderim (QLD)

Districts view

Districts assessment of residential development activity positions Buderim among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Detail

Districts evaluations of building approvals from the ABS indicate that Buderim averages about 182 new home approvals each year, with approximately 912 residential properties approved over the last 5 financial years. In FY-26 to date, 36 approvals have been logged. In the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the ratio of new residents to completed dwellings was 1.5 people per year, suggesting that demand and supply are well-balanced for stable market conditions, while recent data over the last 2 financial years indicates this has dropped to 0.8 people per dwelling, showing more balanced supply conditions. Newly built properties have an average construction cost of $708,000, which suggests that building activity is focused on high-end, premium housing. Additionally, commercial development shows solid momentum with $35.6 million in commercial approvals registered so far this financial year.

Buderim has experienced slightly higher development activity compared to the Rest of Qld, running 18.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period, which maintains supply options for buyers while supporting demand for existing homes. New residential approvals consist of 73.0% detached houses and 27.0% semi-detached or multi-unit dwellings, reinforcing the suburban character with family-oriented layouts. Buderim exhibits low density characteristics, averaging around 179 people per dwelling approval.

Moving forward, Buderim is projected to add 3,342 inhabitants by 2041, according to the most recent quarterly estimates from Districts. Considering current building trends, the supply of new housing is positioned to comfortably satisfy demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling growth to outpace current forecasts.

Development applications

Districts' assessment of the Sunshine Coast LGA register has identified 17 substantial development applications lodged in Buderim over the past 5 years (3 in the last 12 months). Minor and ancillary works — single dwellings, outbuildings, signage and smaller residential developments — are excluded. Of these, 10 were approved, 1 was withdrawn, while 5 are under assessment. Districts estimates that 1 of these developments has likely been constructed. The most common application types are multi-resi, commercial and industrial.

17 applications in the profile extract.

Recent Development Approvals by Type

ABS / Districts

Metrici	Buderim	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
Latest FY Approvals	37	185,138	136
Current FY-to-Date Approvals	36	184,871	145
–Detached House Approvals	146/73.1%	89,436/61.9%	164/71.7%
–Attached/Other Approvals	54/26.9%	55,043/38.1%	65/28.3%
Average Annual Approvals	182	188,882	291
Total 5-Year Approvals	912	944,410	1,455
Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr)	5.6	6.5	3.9
Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr)	5.7	7.2	4.8
Pop Growth per Approval (2yr)	0.8	2.8	3
Pop Growth per Approval (5yr)	1.5	2.1	3
Persons per Approval	179	158	324
Residential Value per Unit	708	342	353
Commercial Development Value	35,604	105,080,908	119,952
Development Drivers Ranking	78	100	88

Project pipeline

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Infrastructure & major projects in Buderim (QLD)

Districts view

Buderim has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Detail

Local infrastructure projects, major works, and urban planning initiatives are key drivers of regional performance. Districts has identified a total of 41 projects expected to influence the local area. Highly relevant developments include the Unitywater Infrastructure Program 2023-2027, the Power Road Buderim Residential Development, the Mooloolaba to University Active Transport Corridor, and the Sunshine Coast Mountain Bike Centre, with details on the most significant projects provided below.

1.Mooloolaba to University (M2U) Active Transport Corridor

Est. comp. 2028

Transport & Logistics

Construction

A staged 10 km active transport corridor delivering dedicated walking, cycling and micro-mobility infrastructure between Mooloolaba and the University of the Sunshine Coast. The project includes shared paths, bridge links, safer road crossings, intersection upgrades and improved connections to schools, neighbourhoods and activity centres. Detailed design has progressed following community consultation, with construction of Stages 1, 2 and 3 commencing in late 2026 and continuing through mid-2027. Later stages remain subject to future funding.

Source 1 for Mooloolaba to University (M2U) Active Transport Corridor (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Mooloolaba to University (M2U) Active Transport Corridor (opens in new tab)

2.Goshawk Boulevard Extension

Est. comp. 2028

Transport & Logistics

Planning

Sunshine Coast Council is planning a 700 m extension of Goshawk Boulevard connecting Stringybark Road to Power Road. The project will provide one traffic lane in each direction, separated walking and cycling paths, landscaping, improved local access, emergency connectivity and a second access to the Atrium Buderim development. Community consultation on the draft concept design was completed in late 2025 and council is progressing detailed design, with construction to occur following future budget allocation and in conjunction with development at 77 Power Road.

Source 1 for Goshawk Boulevard Extension (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Goshawk Boulevard Extension (opens in new tab)

3.UniSC Sunshine Coast Campus Master Plan Development

Est. comp. 2033

Education & Training

Planning

The UniSC Sunshine Coast 2023 Campus Master Plan is a strategic development framework focused on a 'people, movement, and place' design lens. Developed by Aurecon and LatStudios, the plan emphasizes sustainability, Indigenous culture (Design with Country), and enhanced student experience through a new 'campus heart' and outdoor learning spaces. Key initiatives include carbon neutrality by 2029, a thermal water battery for energy efficiency, and integration with regional active transport corridors. The plan guides the evolution of the 100-hectare flora and fauna reserve campus into a living lab for education and research.

Source 1 for UniSC Sunshine Coast Campus Master Plan Development (opens in new tab)Source 2 for UniSC Sunshine Coast Campus Master Plan Development (opens in new tab)

4.Sunshine Coast Mountain Bike Centre

Est. comp. 2029

Sports & Recreation

Planning

International-standard mountain bike centre being delivered by Sunshine Coast Council for legacy recreation and proposed Brisbane 2032 Olympic mountain bike events. The project includes Cross-Country Olympic competition trails, trail hub, cafe, bike hire, parking, amenities and community facilities adjacent to more than 40 km of existing trails. The project is currently in planning and approvals, with design progressing and completion anticipated in 2029.

Source 1 for Sunshine Coast Mountain Bike Centre (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Sunshine Coast Mountain Bike Centre (opens in new tab)

5.Sippy Downs Parks Master Plan Implementation

Est. comp. 2026

Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal

Planning

Comprehensive implementation of parks master plan across Sippy Downs including playground upgrades, walking paths, BBQ facilities, seating areas and landscaping. Enhances community recreational spaces and connectivity throughout the suburb's residential areas.

Source for Sippy Downs Parks Master Plan Implementation (opens in new tab)

8 projects tracked around Buderim (QLD), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.

Properties

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Recent sales in Buderim (QLD)

Address	Price	Sold	Type	Beds	Baths	Cars	Land	$/m² land
17 panorama ridge rd, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.81M	27 Aug 2026	House	3	2	2	—	—
16 barrier cl, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.35M	26 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	664m²	$2,033
105 whites rd, buderim, QLD, 4556	$2.6M	24 Aug 2026	House	4	2	3	2,302m²	$1,129
34 atherton cl, buderim, QLD, 4556	—	24 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	786m²	—
7 ryhope st, buderim, QLD, 4556	$2.5M	24 Aug 2026	House	5	3	2	—	—
4 mayfair ln, buderim, QLD, 4556	$2.4M	20 Aug 2026	House	5	3	2	1,035m²	$2,319
16 attunga cres, buderim, QLD, 4556	—	20 Aug 2026	House	4	1	2	607m²	—
3 honeysuckle ct, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.45M	19 Aug 2026	House	5	3	3	601m²	$2,413
27 vista park dr, buderim, QLD, 4556	$970K	19 Aug 2026	House	3	1	3	2,314m²	$419
10 golf st, buderim, QLD, 4556	—	17 Aug 2026	House	4	3	2	4,984m²	—
29 turnipwood dr, buderim, QLD, 4556	—	15 Aug 2026	House	3	2	2	874m²	—
9 khancoban dr, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.33M	14 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	—	—
3 mountain ridge cres, buderim, QLD, 4556	—	11 Aug 2026	House	4	4	1	2,567m²	—
12 davids pl, buderim, QLD, 4556	—	5 Aug 2026	House	2	1	2	25,500m²	—
4 heggys ct, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.4M	5 Aug 2026	House	5	3	2	861m²	$1,626
9 vista park dr, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.4M	4 Aug 2026	House	4	3	2	—	—
20 peter ct, buderim, QLD, 4556	—	3 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	715m²	—
194 karawatha dr, buderim, QLD, 4556	—	29 July 2026	House	3	2	2	442m²	—
32 34 martins creek rd, buderim, QLD, 4556	$2.28M	29 July 2026	House	5	3	2	—	—
44 eckersley ave, buderim, QLD, 4556	$2.35M	27 July 2026	House	4	2	2	840m²	$2,798
4 tandara st, buderim, QLD, 4556	—	24 July 2026	House	4	4	2	622m²	—
26 mill rd, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.63M	22 July 2026	House	4	2	2	607m²	$2,677
81 gloucester rd, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.44M	22 July 2026	House	4	3	2	766m²	$1,880
14 dawes dr, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.28M	21 July 2026	House	4	2	3	866m²	$1,478
90 deloraine dr, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.39M	20 July 2026	House	4	2	2	—	—
22 horseshoe bend, buderim, QLD, 4556	—	18 July 2026	House	2	1	1	797m²	—
2 griffith ln, buderim, QLD, 4556	$2.28M	17 July 2026	House	4	4	1	799m²	$2,847
77 alfriston dr, buderim, QLD, 4556	—	16 July 2026	House	4	2	3	—	—
3 shandon ct, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.32M	14 July 2026	House	4	3	2	776m²	$1,701
16 amaroo dr, buderim, QLD, 4556	$5.6M	13 July 2026	House	5	3	3	948m²	$5,907
37a cicada cl, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.76M	13 July 2026	House	4	2	2	672m²	$2,619
3A gossamer dr, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1M	11 July 2026	House	3	3	2	539m²	$1,855
3 madison cl, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.68M	8 July 2026	House	4	2	5	847m²	$1,983
18 gibson st, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.4M	6 July 2026	House	3	2	2	607m²	$2,306
39 quiet valley cres, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.22M	4 July 2026	House	3	2	2	879m²	$1,382
17 evalma dr, buderim, QLD, 4556	$2.2M	4 July 2026	House	5	3	3	9,004m²	$244
10 chelsea rose cl, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.55M	3 July 2026	House	4	2	2	782m²	$1,982
62 jingellic dr, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.5M	1 July 2026	House	4	2	2	905m²	$1,657
8 titan ln, buderim, QLD, 4556	—	1 July 2026	House	3	2	2	—	—
23 claremont st, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.18M	30 June 2026	House	3	1	3	940m²	$1,251
4 loch lomond ct, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.5M	30 June 2026	House	5	2	4	998m²	$1,503
14 kerenjon ave, buderim, QLD, 4556	—	29 June 2026	House	5	3	3	865m²	—
32 timbertop st, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.45M	27 June 2026	House	4	2	3	1,071m²	$1,356
8 quiet cl, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.43M	25 June 2026	House	3	3	2	—	—
8 derby ct, buderim, QLD, 4556	—	25 June 2026	House	5	3	4	—	—
17 jeune dr, buderim, QLD, 4556	—	23 June 2026	House	4	3	3	950m²	—
18 royal palm dr, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.23M	23 June 2026	House	3	1	4	1,158m²	$1,062
53 martins creek rd, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.5M	22 June 2026	House	5	2	2	757m²	$1,982
7 sutherland st, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.8M	20 June 2026	House	4	3	6	1,315m²	$1,369
12 hardwood ct, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.52M	20 June 2026	House	4	3	6	1,421m²	$1,070
37 figbird cres, buderim, QLD, 4556	$2.29M	18 June 2026	House	6	2	2	811m²	$2,818
29 gilbert st, buderim, QLD, 4556	$2.28M	17 June 2026	House	5	3	2	1,012m²	$2,248
91 cogill rd, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.48M	17 June 2026	Rural Property	5	4	4	—	—
30 tindale ave, buderim, QLD, 4556	$2.25M	16 June 2026	House	4	3	3	2,747m²	$819
119 dixon rd, buderim, QLD, 4556	—	15 June 2026	House	4	2	2	1,518m²	—
20 alicia cl, buderim, QLD, 4556	—	15 June 2026	House	4	2	2	1,307m²	—
9 macona ct, buderim, QLD, 4556	—	15 June 2026	House	3	2	4	—	—
37 dungannon ct, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.22M	12 June 2026	House	4	3	2	1,772m²	$688
33 amaroo dr, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.95M	11 June 2026	House	3	2	2	811m²	$2,404
39 gilbert st, buderim, QLD, 4556	$2.22M	11 June 2026	House	5	3	2	835m²	$2,653
1 tandara st, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.75M	10 June 2026	House	4	2	2	602m²	$2,907
89 dixon rd, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.63M	9 June 2026	House	3	3	3	809m²	$2,015
2 woodlands cres, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.53M	9 June 2026	House	4	2	2	801m²	$1,910
4 summer ridge pl, buderim, QLD, 4556	$2.06M	9 June 2026	House	5	6	5	2,020m²	$1,020
17 bluebush ave, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.32M	5 June 2026	House	4	2	2	710m²	$1,859
10 rim rd, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.19M	4 June 2026	House	5	2	2	672m²	$1,771
17 wilguy cres, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.61M	30 May 2026	House	4	2	4	—	—
1 elsa wilson dr, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.05M	29 May 2026	House	5	2	1	815m²	$1,288
10 deloraine dr, buderim, QLD, 4556	—	28 May 2026	House	5	3	2	1,157m²	—
16 mons rd, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.53M	27 May 2026	House	3	1	2	11,491m²	$133
51 coolum view tce, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.5M	26 May 2026	House	5	3	4	1,272m²	$1,180
87 buderim pines dr, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.42M	23 May 2026	House	4	2	2	748m²	$1,898
4 somerset dr, buderim, QLD, 4556	—	23 May 2026	House	5	3	6	1,281m²	—
10 oscar ct, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.34M	22 May 2026	House	4	2	2	—	—
2 kuranda cl, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.6M	22 May 2026	House	4	3	2	660m²	$2,424
6 aspen ct, buderim, QLD, 4556	$940K	22 May 2026	House	4	1	1	423m²	$2,222
13 freycinet row, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.74M	21 May 2026	House	5	2	2	700m²	$2,479
13 chadwick st, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.3M	21 May 2026	House	3	2	2	597m²	$2,178
47 cottman st, buderim, QLD, 4556	$2.58M	20 May 2026	House	4	2	2	1,219m²	$2,112
17 pheasant st, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.79M	19 May 2026	House	5	4	0	678m²	$2,640
157 stringybark rd, buderim, QLD, 4556	—	18 May 2026	House	3	3	1	522m²	—
28 jarrah rd, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.43M	16 May 2026	House	3	1	2	6,241m²	$229
18A quambi pl, buderim, QLD, 4556	$579K	15 May 2026	Land	0	0	0	2,652m²	$218
13 glenalpin ct, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.88M	14 May 2026	House	4	3	2	1,887m²	$996
91 dixon rd, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.83M	12 May 2026	House	4	3	3	—	—
13 greg greg ct, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.45M	8 May 2026	House	3	2	1	767m²	$1,890
29 andriana dr, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.03M	8 May 2026	House	3	2	2	783m²	$1,315
9 monomeeth st, buderim, QLD, 4556	$2.13M	4 May 2026	House	4	2	2	—	—
55 william st, buderim, QLD, 4556	—	30 Apr 2026	House	4	3	4	—	—
8 attunga cres, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.44M	30 Apr 2026	House	4	2	2	—	—
20 wren cres, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.18M	30 Apr 2026	House	3	1	1	673m²	$1,756
194 mooloolaba rd, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.31M	29 Apr 2026	House	4	2	2	810m²	$1,617
11 dawes dr, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.33M	28 Apr 2026	House	4	2	2	701m²	$1,890
3 barrier cl, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.24M	28 Apr 2026	House	4	2	2	655m²	$1,893
8 mera grove, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.87M	27 Apr 2026	House	4	2	2	—	—
6 hillston st, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.72M	27 Apr 2026	House	3	2	2	874m²	$1,962
5 wallum ct, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.16M	27 Apr 2026	House	4	2	2	802m²	$1,446
25 quiet valley cres, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.87M	23 Apr 2026	House	4	2	1	895m²	$2,084
25 hardwood ct, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.3M	22 Apr 2026	House	5	3	2	912m²	$1,420
20 cicada cl, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.38M	22 Apr 2026	House	5	2	4	1,085m²	$1,267
5 devon dr, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.27M	21 Apr 2026	House	4	2	2	817m²	$1,554
17 bunyarra ct, buderim, QLD, 4556	$2.6M	21 Apr 2026	House	4	3	2	3,717m²	$699
27 lehmann ct, buderim, QLD, 4556	—	21 Apr 2026	House	4	2	2	702m²	—
17 woodbrook dr, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.5M	20 Apr 2026	House	5	3	3	600m²	$2,500
6 essex ct, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.11M	18 Apr 2026	House	5	2	2	858m²	$1,288
28 wilguy cres, buderim, QLD, 4556	—	17 Apr 2026	House	5	3	2	842m²	—
55 jones rd, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.05M	16 Apr 2026	House	3	1	1	791m²	$1,327
40 illuka st, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.42M	13 Apr 2026	House	4	2	2	767m²	$1,851
24 kimberly ct, buderim, QLD, 4556	—	10 Apr 2026	House	5	3	3	887m²	—
2 bronzewing ave, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.56M	10 Apr 2026	House	4	2	2	516m²	$3,014
31 clithero ave, buderim, QLD, 4556	$2.2M	9 Apr 2026	House	3	2	2	2,748m²	$801
12 alfriston dr, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.61M	7 Apr 2026	House	3	3	2	979m²	$1,645
22 nyes cres, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.62M	7 Apr 2026	House	3	2	1	840m²	$1,930
2 clatworthy ct, buderim, QLD, 4556	$1.25M	7 Apr 2026	House	3	1	2	765m²	$1,634
23 icarus ct, buderim, QLD, 4556	—	23 Feb 2026	House	5	2	3	—	—

Source: Districts property records · 115 in 2026 · 167 recorded sales in total

Indexed properties

Other indexed properties in Buderim with no sale record in Districts yet.

U9, 122-126 king st, buderim, QLD, 4556 · Townhouse · 4 bed
66, 67, 77 power rd, buderim, QLD, 4556 · Rural Property · 1 bed
22-34 cogill rd, buderim, QLD, 4556 · Land · 0 bed
U4, 122-126 king st, buderim, QLD, 4556 · Townhouse · 4 bed
2/120 north buderim blvd, buderim, QLD, 4556 · Land · 0 bed
9-11 bronzewing ave, buderim, QLD, 4556 · House · 4 bed
U195, 8 starling st, buderim, QLD, 4556 · Unit · 3 bed
U166, 2 retreat dr, buderim, QLD, 4556 · Townhouse · 3 bed
U2, 3 barnes dr, buderim, QLD, 4556 · Unit · 3 bed
U1 & 2, 161a stringybark rd, buderim, QLD, 4556

Nearby

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Surrounding suburbs in Buderim (QLD)

Suburb	Distance	People	Median	Growth	Sales
Buderim	—	32,927	—	—	—
Kuluin	3.1 km	2,745	—	—	—
Maroochydore	4.0 km	23,123	—	—	—
Mountain Creek (Qld)	4.2 km	12,340	—	—	—
Sippy Downs	4.3 km	12,576	—	—	—
Alexandra Headland	4.5 km	4,374	—	—	—
Mooloolaba	4.9 km	8,777	—	—	—
Forest Glen (Qld)	5.4 km	2,257	—	—	—
Diddillibah	5.6 km	1,953	—	—	—
Minyama	6.0 km	3,102	—	—	—
Palmview	6.4 km	9,008	—	—	—
Parrearra	6.4 km	4,628	—	—	—
Twin Waters	6.5 km	3,089	—	—	—
Buddina	6.9 km	4,457	—	—	—
Warana	7.5 km	4,385	—	—	—
Pacific Paradise	7.6 km	2,751	—	—	—
Mudjimba	8.5 km	2,744	—	—	—
Birtinya	8.6 km	5,300	—	—	—
Bokarina	8.7 km	2,739	—	—	—
Bli Bli	8.8 km	11,140	—	—	—
Meridan Plains	9.4 km	4,688	—	—	—

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Strong educational qualifications across the community
Standout school performance levels
Below-average unemployment rate
Notable healthcare employment base
Elevated proportion 85 and over
Strong service amenity offering
Strong educational qualifications across the community
Standout school performance levels
Below-average unemployment rate
Notable healthcare employment base
Elevated proportion 85 and over
Strong service amenity offering

Population Growth

6.3

Density

5.3

Development Activity

7.8

Employment Drivers

7.2

Infrastructure Drivers

6.4

Education

9.3

Amenities

9.0

Transport & Access

Demographics

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Population growth in Buderim (QLD)

Districts view

Population growth drivers in Buderim are above average based on Districts' ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Detail

According to the analysis of demographic updates from the ABS for the wider region, along with address validations by Districts following the Census, the suburb of Buderim has an estimated population of 32,927 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 1,497 residents (4.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 31,430 individuals. The calculation relies on a resident population of 32,880, calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures plus 375 additional validated new addresses after the Census. This population level corresponds to a density of 1,076 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical benchmarks recorded in Districts assessments. The population expansion in the area was chiefly driven by interstate migration, representing approximately 57% of the overall population growth in recent times.

Employment

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Jobs and industry in Buderim (QLD)

Districts view

Districts analysis places Buderim well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Detail

Budering has a highly educated labor force with a strong footprint in essential services and an unemployment rate of only 2.3%, according to aggregated statistical data compiled by Districts. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 16,688, while the local unemployment rate was 1.6% lower than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, and participation rates were similar to the 64.3% reported for Regional Qld. Census records indicate that a moderate 19.2% of workers operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.

Resident employment is heavily weighted toward health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The community shows a strong concentration in health care & social assistance, employing residents at 1.3 times the regional average rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only of the workforce, which is lower than the rate in Regional Qld. Comparing the resident workforce to the local working population suggests that this largely residential area offers limited local employment opportunities.

Income

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Household income in Buderim (QLD)

Districts view

Income levels sit below national averages according to Districts assessment

Detail

According to the latest ATO statistics compiled by Districts for financial year 2023, the suburb of Buderim's income level sits slightly above the national average. Taxpayers in the suburb of Buderim recorded a median income of $49,353 and an average income of $69,348, compared to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Applying the Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields updated March 2026 estimates of approximately $54,960 for the median and $77,226 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes all ranked in the moderate range, landing at the 48th percentile. The largest group of earners consists of 30.9% of the population making between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (10,174 residents), matching broader metropolitan patterns where 31.7% fall into the same bracket. Severe housing affordability pressures leave residents with only of their income, placing the area in the th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the suburb in the th decile for income.

Housing stock

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Housing & dwellings in Buderim (QLD)

Districts view

Buderim is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Detail

At the time of the latest Census, residential structures in Buderim consisted of 73.4% standalone houses and 26.7% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to Regional Qld averages of 76.4% and 23.6% respectively. Home ownership in Buderim was significantly higher than the regional average, reaching 40.3%, while the remaining properties were mortgaged (37.3%) or rented (22.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 was notably higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, and the median weekly rent was $450 compared to the regional figure of $345. Locally, mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also substantially higher than the national median of $375.

Households

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Household composition in Buderim (QLD)

Districts view

Buderim has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Detail

Families make up the majority of households at 73.0%, consisting of couples with children (29.9%), couples without children (32.8%), and single-parent households (9.6%). Non-family households account for the remaining 27.0% of homes, which includes lone person households at 23.9% and group living arrangements at 3.2%. The median household occupancy of 2.5 people is identical to the average for Regional Qld.

Household Types (Census)

ABS / Districts

Education

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Schools & education in Buderim (QLD)

Districts view

Educational achievement in Buderim places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Detail

Academic credentials in Buderim are notably higher than regional standards, with 31.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 20.6% in the Rest of Qld and 24.9% across the SA4 region. This education profile equips the area well for professional and knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 21.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (6.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Technical and vocational qualifications are also common, with 36.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (23.7%).

Amenities

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Services and amenities in Buderim (QLD)

Districts view

Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis

Supermarket

1.6km · score 87

Child Care

887m · score 71

1.1km · score 99

Government Services

7.9km · score 93

Post Office

0km · score 0

Getting around

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Transport & commuting in Buderim (QLD)

Districts view

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Detail

Public transport services in Buderim consist of 77 active bus stops. These stops accommodate 6 distinct routes, which combine to run 705 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is convenient, with residents living an average of 347 meters from their nearest stop. Commuters mostly travel outside the area for work, and private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 94%. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles. Working from home was recorded for 19.2% of residents in the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

Bus routes run an average of 100 trips per day, which translates to approximately 9 weekly services per bus stop.

Healthcare

Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024

Health services in Buderim (QLD)

Districts view

The level of general health in Buderim is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Detail

Buderim features favorable health statistics based on Districts evaluations of mortality rates and chronic illness, with low rates of common health conditions across both older and younger demographics, alongside a high rate of private health insurance coverage at approximately 55% of the population (~18,004 people). This is higher than the Regional Qld average of 52.5%.

Arthritis and mental health concerns are the most prevalent medical issues, affecting 9.8% and 7.3% of residents. Meanwhile, 67.6% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, matching the 67.6% rate in Regional Qld. Inhabitants under the age of 65 experience better-than-average health outcomes. Residents aged and over make up of the population ( people), which is higher than the Regional Qld average of . Seniors in the area enjoy above-average health outcomes, with national rankings aligning closely with the general population.

Ancestry & language

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Cultural diversity in Buderim (QLD)

Districts view

In terms of cultural diversity, Buderim records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in Districts' assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Detail

Buderim matches regional averages for cultural diversity, with 75.2% of residents born in Australia, 87.6% holding citizenship, and 93.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 50.7% of the population. The most visible statistical divergence is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld.

English ancestry is the most common at 33.4% of the population, followed by Australian ancestry at 23.9%, and Irish ancestry at 9.5%. There are minor differences in other backgrounds, with Scottish heritage recorded at in Buderim (compared to regionally), New Zealand heritage at (compared to ), and South Australian heritage at (compared to ).

Age structure

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Age profile in Buderim (QLD)

Districts view

Buderim hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Detail

The median age in Buderim is 46 years, which is higher than the Regional Qld average of 41 years and the national average of 38 years. Buderim has a larger proportion of residents aged 85+ (4.4%) but fewer residents in the 25 - 34 age bracket (9.8%) compared to Regional Qld. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 11.4% to 12.2% of the population, while the 65 to 74 group has decreased from 12.6% to 11.3%. By 2041, demographic shifts will alter the age profile, with the 85+ cohort projected to grow by 70% (1,020 people), rising from 1,448 to whereas the to and to age groups are expected to contract.

Child care

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Child care in Buderim (QLD)

Districts view

Buderim was found to possess above average child care supply broadly for children under 5, though with mixed findings across service types as long day care is well-supplied while preschool and out of school hours care appear more constrained.

Detail

Buderim currently has an estimated 1,580 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 935 children aged 0-2 and 622 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 14% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 16% by 2041 (to approximately 1,832 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 3,236. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 7.5 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.

Metrici	Buderim	Comparison areaRest of Qld	Comparison areaAustralia
Latest Population Est.	32,927	2,855,561	27,798,796
Growth Since Census	4.8%	9.2%	9.3%
Population 2021 Census	31,430	2,615,036	25,422,788
Natural Increase	0.0%	15.0%	20.0%
Overseas Migration	43.0%	56.0%	80.0%
Interstate Migration	57.0%	28.0%	0.0%
Population Forecast Growth (2041)	10.2%	15.9%	19.8%
Persons per Square Kilometer	1,076	1	3

Metrici	Buderim	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
Total Employment	16,688	14,651,372	33,135
–Health Care & Social Assistance	20.9%	15.2%	19.9%
–Education & Training	11.2%	9.2%	10.2%
–Construction	10.3%	9.3%	10.9%
Labour Force	17,079	15,298,546	34,026
Participation Rate	62.4%	67.2%	64.6%
Working from Home	19.2%	23.9%	17.0%
Unemployment	2.3%	4.2%	2.6%
1Yr Emp. Growth	-3.2%	1.5%	-2.7%
5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast	7.1%	6.5%	7.0%
Employment Drivers Ranking	72	100	66

Metrici	Buderim	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
Median Annual Income Est.	54,960	63,628	58,697
Average Annual Income Est.	77,226	81,777	79,512
ATO Median Taxable Income	49,353	57,137	52,709
ATO Average Taxable Income	69,348	73,435	71,401
Median Household Income	1,729	1,746	1,739
–$0 to 399	642 (5.1%)	638,312 (6.3%)	1,129 (4.9%)
–$400 to 799	2,229 (17.7%)	1,671,771 (16.5%)	3,988 (17.3%)
–$800 to 1,499	2,771 (22.0%)	2,158,104 (21.3%)	5,094 (22.1%)
–$1,500 to 2,999	3,891 (30.9%)	3,201,695 (31.6%)	7,492 (32.5%)
–$3,000 to 3,999	1,385 (11.0%)	1,114,514 (11.0%)	2,536 (11.0%)
–$4,000+	1,688 (13.4%)	1,357,681 (13.4%)	2,789 (12.1%)
Median Family Income	2,119	2,120	2,059
–$0 to 399	239 (2.6%)	236,192 (3.3%)	429 (2.5%)
–$400 to 799	910 (9.9%)	758,676 (10.6%)	1,750 (10.2%)
–$800 to 1,499	2,041 (22.2%)	1,474,408 (20.6%)	3,894 (22.7%)
–$1,500 to 2,999	3,273 (35.6%)	2,562,321 (35.8%)	6,416 (37.4%)
–$3,000 to 3,999	1,259 (13.7%)	973,396 (13.6%)	2,265 (13.2%)
–$4,000+	1,480 (16.1%)	1,145,171 (16.0%)	2,402 (14.0%)
Median Personal Income	793	805	779
–$0 to 399	8,009 (24.3%)	7,303,780 (26.3%)	16,124 (25.3%)
–$400 to 799	8,570 (26.0%)	6,526,191 (23.5%)	16,378 (25.7%)
–$800 to 1,499	8,339 (25.3%)	7,137,153 (25.7%)	16,761 (26.3%)
–$1,500 to 2,999	6,131 (18.6%)	5,359,808 (19.3%)	11,344 (17.8%)
–$3,000 to 3,499	659 (2.0%)	527,649 (1.9%)	1,147 (1.8%)
–$3,500+	1,219 (3.7%)	944,215 (3.4%)	1,912 (3.0%)
–Low Income (<$800/wk)	22.8%	22.8%	22.2%
–High Income (>$3,000/wk)	24.4%	24.4%	23.1%
Largest Income Group	$1,500 - 2,999	$1,500 - 2,999	$1,500 - 2,999
Household Disposable Income	6,310	6,376	6,211
SEIFA Score	6.7	5.6	6.1

Metrici	Buderim	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
Total Dwellings (Census)	12,030	9,275,218	21,328
–Owned Outright	40.3%	32.1%	34.0%
–Owned with Mortgage	37.3%	36.2%	38.4%
–Rented	22.4%	31.7%	27.6%
–Detached Houses	73.4%	72.5%	74.1%
–Semi-Detached	16.2%	12.6%	14.8%
–Apartments	10.5%	14.3%	11.1%
–Other Dwellings	0.0%	0.6%	0.0%
–Median Monthly Mortgage	2,000	1,863	2,000
–Median Weekly Rent	450	375	465
–$0-149/wk	5.2%	7.3%	3.7%
–$150-349/wk	16.1%	33.4%	14.0%
–$350-649/wk	66.6%	50.9%	73.1%
–$650-949/wk	11.0%	6.6%	8.4%
–>$950/wk	1.2%	1.8%	0.8%
–Aggregate Housing Cost	1,182	1,189	1,324
–Mortgage / Income	26.7%	24.6%	26.5%
–Rent / Income	26.0%	21.5%	26.7%
–Persons per Bedroom	0.7	0.8	0.8

Metrici	Buderim	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
Current Household Est.	12,606	10,142,077	23,028
Median Household Size	2.5	2.5	2.6
Total Households (Census)	12,033	9,275,217	21,324
–Lone Person Households	23.9%	25.6%	21.6%
–Group Households	3.2%	3.9%	3.9%
–Other Households	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
–Family Households	73.0%	70.5%	74.5%
–Couple with Children	29.9%	31.4%	32.1%
–Couple No Children	32.8%	26.8%	30.3%
–One Parent Family	9.6%	11.1%	11.4%
–Avg Children per Family	1.7	1.6	1.6
Currently Married	52.5%	46.5%	49.6%
Never Married	27.9%	36.5%	32.1%

Metrici	Buderim	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
University Qualifications	31.2%	30.4%	28.1%
–Bachelor Degree	21.2%	20.0%	19.5%
–Postgraduate Degree	6.4%	7.6%	5.6%
–Advanced Diploma	12.8%	10.8%	12.5%
–Certificate	23.7%	22.0%	25.4%
No Tertiary Qualifications	32.4%	36.8%	34.1%
Number of Schools	3	11,054	10
Total School Attendance	3,728	4,176,099	13,221
ICSEA Score	1,125	1,001	1,085
Education Drivers Ranking	93	100	82

Schools detail

#	School name	Type	Places	ICSEA	Distance (km)
1	Buderim Mountain State School	Primary	1,119	1096	1.07
2	Matthew Flinders Anglican College	Combined	1,416	1156	1.52
3	Immanuel Lutheran College	Combined	1,193	1124	2.37

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Metrici	Buderim	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
Transport Stops	77	171,981	156
Routes	6	12,966	9
Weekly Trips	705	1,140,068	1,410
Avg Dist. Between Stops (m)	132	235	158
Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m)	347	7,586	346
Population per Stop	438	161	406
Population per Trip	47.9	24.3	44.9
Population per Route	5,624	2,136	7,037
Public Transport Access Ranking	24	100	25
Vehicles per Dwelling	1.5	1.4	1.5
Work from Home	19.2%	23.9%	17.0%
Single Mode Commute	79.9%	73.8%	82.0%
Two Mode	0.8%	1.9%	0.9%
Three+ Mode	0.1%	0.3%	0.1%
–Car	94.4%	84.1%	93.6%
–Train	0.5%	4.9%	0.6%
–Bus	1.3%	3.6%	1.6%
–Walk	1.6%	3.7%	1.7%
–Cycle	0.6%	1.0%	0.8%
–Ferry	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%
–Tram/Light Rail	0.0%	0.5%	0.0%
–Other	0.9%	1.1%	0.9%

Metrici	Buderim	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
Private Health Cover Rate	54.7%	55.7%	54.4%
Need for Assistance	5.7%	5.8%	5.3%
Zero L/T Health Conditions	67.6%	69.8%	69.0%
One Long Term Condition	21.7%	20.5%	21.2%
Two Long Term Conditions	7.0%	6.4%	6.6%
3+ Long Term Conditions	3.6%	3.3%	3.2%
–Arthritis	9.8%	7.7%	8.9%
–Asthma	7.0%	7.4%	7.3%
–Cancer	3.8%	2.6%	3.3%
–Dementia / Alzheimers	0.8%	0.7%	0.7%
–Diabetes	2.9%	4.3%	3.0%
–Heart Disease	4.7%	3.6%	4.0%
–Kidney Disease	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%
–Lung Condition	1.8%	1.6%	1.7%
–Mental Health Issue	7.3%	8.0%	7.8%
–Stroke	1.0%	0.8%	0.9%
–Other Condition	7.8%	7.3%	7.5%

Metrici	Buderim	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
Born Overseas	24.8%	29.3%	25.2%
Born in Australia	75.2%	70.7%	74.8%
Australian Citizens	87.6%	83.8%	86.0%
Speak English Only	93.7%	76.4%	92.4%
Speak Other Language	6.3%	23.6%	7.6%
Indigenous Population	1.1%	2.2%	1.4%
Largest Ethnic Group	English	English	English
Main Religion	Christianity	Christianity	Christianity
–Buddhism	0.9%	2.6%	1.1%
–Christianity	50.7%	47.5%	48.3%
–Hinduism	0.7%	2.9%	1.0%
–Islam	0.3%	3.5%	0.3%
–Judaism	0.1%	0.4%	0.2%
–Other	0.5%	1.4%	0.7%
–No Religion	46.7%	41.6%	48.4%

Metrici	Buderim	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
Median Age	46	38	41
Largest Age Group	45 to 54	25 to 34	15 to 24
Children (0-14)	17.0%	17.5%	17.1%
Working Age (15-64)	58.6%	64.7%	62.0%
Seniors (65+)	24.6%	17.8%	20.8%
Age Distribution Variance	9.0%	16.0%	13.0%
Dependency Ratio	71.0%	55.0%	61.0%
Fastest Growing Age Group	85+	85+	85+

Buderim contains 12 Long Day Care centres (1,024 places), 1 preschool/kindergarten facility (25 places) and 3 OSHC facilities (320 places). Combined service provision across long day care and preschool/kindergarten services, and the approximate 1,580 children in the cohort, sees a ratio of children per place of 1.5 - placing the area above the national average for supply per child. Looking at long day care specifically against the under-5 population, the ratio is 1.5 children per place (upper quintile supply). Further breakdowns by age, to help in identifying the most in-need services, show strong LDC provision for the infant and toddler cohort (<3yo) with 1,024 places across 12 facilities serving 935 children while preschool supply is constrained with 1 facility providing 25 places (24.9 children aged 3-4 per place compared to the Regional Qld average of 8.0). With projected population growth of 10.2% between now and 2041, and 15.9% in the under 5 age group in particular, 188 new places will be needed to maintain today's ratios. Socioeconomic performance in the area in the way of income and employment figures, including female workforce participation, are broadly in line with national averages.

In assessing child care markets local school supply is a particularly important factor, given school-run convenience, and enrolment vs child care place analysis can provide useful insight into capacity both for parents seeking child care options and child care operators assessing opportunities in an area. The catchment sees a level of school enrolment relative to population of 11.3 per 100 residents with 3,728 enrolments across primary and secondary institutions. This middle-of-the-road rate of school supply suggests most local students are residents within the immediate area. Additionally, the level of school places per child care place (LDC+PSK) is moderate. Proximity analysis saw distances of local residents to their nearest child care centre being relatively in line with national benchmarks while high fees are observed despite adequate supply suggesting premium positioning or quality differentiation.

9 school catchments intersect Buderim (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 7,413 children aged under 5 reside, served by 7,321 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 1.0 children per place, with limited variance in this ratio. Meanwhile, the discrepancy in this ratio between Buderim and the intersecting school catchments highlights the need for a catchment based approach for specific site assessments.

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