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QLD · Sunshine Coast Council
Buderim, 4556
Est. population · Jun 2025
34,408
Growth (1 yr)
+1.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+8.2%
Median age
46
Median income
$1,729/wk
Employment rate
56.7%
Languages at home
6.3%non-English
Most common: Afrikaans, German, Spanish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Buderim is a practical larger suburb in Sunshine Coast Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs.
Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
The desirability picture is excellent, powered mainly by safety, plus community and employment relative to similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Buderim snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$750/wk
Population (ERP)
34,408
+1.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#1
among Metro Brisbane · Mature
Safety
5th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
58th
percentile in QLD
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
90th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 77.2/100 — Excellent
- State standing
- Top 2% of Queensland's suburbs
- National rank
- 33rd in Australia
- State rank
- 24th in QLD
- Peer rank
- #1 among Metro Brisbane · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #18 among Metro Brisbane suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Mar 2026)
- $750
Median weekly rent from Queensland RTA rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- RTA bond statistics — Residential Tenancies Authority (Queensland) · Mar 2026 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
34,408(June 2025)
+1.4% annual · +8.2% over 5 years · 58th percentile in QLD
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.4%
- 5-year growth
- +8.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +466
- Change in 5 years
- +2,605
- Growth rank in QLD
- 58th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~37,300), extrapolated at +1.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 31,430
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,729
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 762 of 12,790
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 56.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 8,817 / 1,942 / 1,258
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
- 465
- Against the person
- 65
- Against property
- 272
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 13.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 484 residents
- State safety percentile
- 5.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate, partial year)
- -11.3%
Most common offence types
- Drug Offences70
- Other Property Damage93
- Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)206
- Traffic And Related Offences100
- Unlawful Entry53
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- QPS Online Crime Map — Queensland Police Service · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Calendar-year aggregates
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,125.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 90th
School list
- Buderim Mountain State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1096 · 83th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 1,183 students · Top SEA quarter 38% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Matthew Flinders Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1155 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 1,426 students · Top SEA quarter 62% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
7 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Little Village Early Learningchildcare
- Milford Lodgechildcare
- Milford LodgeGloucester Roadchildcare
- Sanctuary Early Learning Buderimchildcare
- Toddler Townchildcare
- Toral Lodge Childcarechildcare
- childcarechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
78 public transport stops in this suburb
- Burnett St at Buderim Marketplace
- Burnett St at Buderim Marketplace
- Gloucester Rd at Fielding Street
- Gloucester Rd at Fielding Street
- Jones Rd at Horseshoe Bend
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
142 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 restaurants · 2 cafes · 1 pubs · 3 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 2 fast food · 1 libraries · 3 places of worship
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 56 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 78 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 36 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 84/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.06
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.22
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.78
Food & drink(7)
- Cafe BuderimCafe
56 Burnett Street, Buderim
- The Chopping BlockCafe
70 Burnett Street, Buderim
- Domino'sFast food
67 Burnett Street
- SubwayFast food
- Buderim TavernPub
- Beefy's PiesRestaurant
- Dee Den BuderimRestaurant
87 Burnett Street
Shopping(4)
- IGA Local GrocerSupermarket
- Itzy'sSupermarket
- Woolworths MetroSupermarket
Community(9)
- Little Village Early LearningChildcare
- Milford LodgeChildcare
- Milford LodgeChildcare
28 Gloucester Road
- Buderim War Memorial HallCommunity centre
- Community centre
35 Lindsay Road, Buderim
- Connections on KingCommunity centre
- Buderim LibraryLibrary
- Buderim Mountain State SchoolSchool
- Matthew Flinders Anglican CollegeSchool
Health & services(11)
- Ballinger Family Medical PracticeClinic
- Buderim Medical & Dental CentreClinic
- Coastal PathologyClinic
- Eckersley Medical CentreClinic
- Better Health on BuderimMedical clinic
16 Lindsay Road
- Buderim Marketplace Medical CentreMedical clinic
Burnett Street, Buderim
- QML BuderimMedical clinic
49 Burnett Street, Buderim
- QML BuderimMedical clinic
7 Ballinger Road, Buderim
- Buderim PharmacyPharmacy
Burnett Street, Buderim
- Buderim Veterinary SurgeryVeterinary
- The Unusual Pet VetsVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(47)
- Buderim Village District ParkPark
- EJ Foote Memorial SanctuaryPark
- Fielding ParkPark
- Hastings Place ParkPark
- Illawong Street ParkPark
- Main St Pool ParkPark
- Nandewar Drive ParkPark
- Park
- Whites LookoutPark
- Wirreanda ParkPark
- Picnic area
- Playground (4)
- Buderim Bowls ClubSports centre
- Sports field
- Buderim Acquatic CentreSwimming pool
44 Main Street, Buderim
- Buderim State SchoolSwimming pool
Main Street, Buderim
- Swimming pool (28)
Entertainment(2)
- Cascades LookoutViewpoint
- White's LookoutViewpoint
Transport(12)
12 bus stops
Other(35)
- BWSAlcohol
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- Star LiquorAlcohol
- ANZBank
64 Burnett Street, Buderim
- Bendigo BankBank
Unit 4 72 Burnett Street, Buderim
- BOQBank
66 Burnett Street, Buderim
- Commonwealth BankBank
72 Burnett Street, Buderim
- Heritage BankBank
62 Burnett Street, Buderim
- NABBank
61 Burnett Street, Buderim
- WestpacBank
58 Burnett Street, Buderim
- Bbq
- all smiles denture clinicDentures
- Drinking water
- Buderim Fire StationFire station
8 Lindsay Road, Buderim
- Atrium GalleryGallery
- Manawee Garden CentreGarden Centre
- Buderim Mountain MowersGroundskeeping
- Buderim Community & Visitor Information CentreInformation
Burnett Street, Buderim
- Information (2)
- Buderim MarketplaceMall
Burnett Street, Buderim
- Barnes Drive Bushland Reserve NetworkNature Reserve
- Buderim Bowls ClubParking
- Buderim Park Shopping CentreParking
- Matthew Flinders Anglican CollegeParking
- Parking
7-15 Lindsay Road, Buderim
- Parking (8)
- St. Mary's Catholic ChurchParking
- Sunshine Coast CouncilParking
- Buderim Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
- St Mark's BuderimPlace of worship
- St. Mary's Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
- Buderim Post OfficePost office
7-15 Lindsay Road, Buderim
- Public ToiletsPublic toilets
- Shelter (9)
- Flight CentreTravel Agency
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
59 parks and public open space in this suburb
- 37/52nd Battalion ParkPark
- Alfriston Drive Amenity ReservePark
- Barnes Drive Bushland Reserve NetworkNature reserve
- Buderim Lions ParkPark
- Buderim Meadows ParkPark
- Buderim Meadows Park 2Park
- Buderim Pines Bushland Conservation ReserveNature reserve
- Buderim Pines East ParkPark
- Buderim Pines North ParkPark
- Buderim Pines South ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 75
- Parks (OSM)
- 56
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Buderim Uniting Church
- St Mark's Buderim
- St. Mary's Catholic Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 15
- Nearest hospital
- Integrative Clinical Psychology (2.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Ballinger Family Medical PracticeClinic
- Better Health on BuderimLindsay RoadDoctor
- Buderim Marketplace Medical CentreBurnett StreetDoctor
- Buderim Medical & Dental CentreClinic
- Buderim PharmacyBurnett StreetPharmacy
- Buderim Private HospitalElsa Wilson DriveHospital
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- Coastal PathologyClinic
- Eckersley Medical CentreClinic
- Integrative Clinical PsychologyWises RoadHospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 816
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 23.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 20°
- Rainfall
- 498 mm · ~62 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 406 mm · ~51 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 196 mm · ~24 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 256 mm · ~32 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Heritage
4 heritage places
- Buderim HouseState heritage place
- Buderim Mountain State SchoolState heritage place
- Canambie HomesteadState heritage place
- Pioneer Cottage BuderimState heritage place
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Fairfax
- Member of Parliament
- Ted O'BRIEN (Liberal National Party of Queensland)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 130,658
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.7%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.7 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 53.2%Labor 46.8%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.7 km away).
Coalition 51.7%Labor 48.3%
1.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Buderim SouthLabor 47.4% · Coalition 52.6% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- BuderimLabor 48.2% · Coalition 51.8% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Buderim NorthLabor 46.2% · Coalition 53.8% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- Buderim WestLabor 44.6% · Coalition 55.4% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- Sippy Downs West (Fairfax)Labor 55.0% · Coalition 45.0% TPP (2025)3.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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