Buddina - Minyama

Population growth drivers in Buddina - Minyama are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Buddina-Minyama's population was 7,432 as of May 2026, an increase of 476 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 6,956. This growth, inferred from ABS data and validated new addresses, equates to a density ratio of 1,812 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 6.8% growth since the census positions it competitively with other Queensland regions. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.3% of recent population gains, with all drivers being positive factors. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts lacking specific data.

By 2041, Buddina-Minyama is projected to increase by 1,405 persons, reflecting an 18.6% total increase over the 16 years based on latest annual ERP population numbers.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Buddina - Minyama when compared nationally

Buddina-Minyama has seen approximately 62 dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years, totalling 314 homes. As of FY-26, 20 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.1 new residents per year per dwelling constructed have been added between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. The average construction value of these dwellings is $653,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment.

In this financial year, $4.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, showing limited focus on commercial development compared to residential. Compared to Rest of Qld and nationally, Buddina-Minyama records around 61% of building activity per person and places among the 64th percentile of areas assessed respectively. New developments consist of 24.0% detached houses and 76.0% attached dwellings, marking a shift from existing patterns (currently 69.0% houses), likely due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. With around 276 people per dwelling approval, Buddina-Minyama exhibits a developing market with an expected growth of 1,383 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Looking ahead, Buddina - Minyama is expected to grow by 1,383 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 11 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation Project, The Point Buddina, Lowanna Beach Resort, and Mooloolaba Transport Corridor Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment environment in Buddina - Minyama shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Buddina-Minyama has an educated workforce with a notable construction sector presence and an unemployment rate of 2.7% as of December 2025. The area employs 3,738 residents with an unemployment rate at 1.3% below Regional Qld's 4.0%. Workforce participation is lower at 60.2%, compared to Regional Qld's 64.5%.

Home-based workers comprise 17.9% of the workforce, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade, with construction being particularly prominent at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 0.9%. Many residents commute for work based on Census data.

In the year leading up to May-25, Buddina-Minyama's labour force decreased by 3.2% and employment declined by 3.5%, increasing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional Qld where employment rose by 0.7%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Buddina-Minyama's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Buddina - Minyama SA2 had a median income of $55,379 and an average income of $81,920 among taxpayers. This is one of the highest in Australia, compared to Regional Qld's median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $61,670 (median) and $91,226 (average). Census data indicates household, family and personal incomes in Buddina - Minyama cluster around the 51st percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 29.0% of residents (2,155 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, similar to the regional trend where this cohort represents 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 49th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Buddina - Minyama displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Buddina-Minyama's dwelling structure in 2016 comprised 69.2% houses and 30.8% other dwellings, compared to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Buddina-Minyama was 43.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.1% and rented ones at 27.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, while the median weekly rent figure was $450. Nationally, Buddina-Minyama's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Buddina - Minyama features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 69.8% of all households, including 26.8% couples with children, 31.9% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 30.2%, with lone person households at 25.6% and group households comprising 4.6%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Buddina - Minyama exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 27.6% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA3 area average of 23.6%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 37.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas comprise 12.3% and certificates make up 25.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 4.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Buddina - Minyama has six active public transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by seven different routes that collectively facilitate 1,381 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically residing 619 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 92% of residents. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 17.9% of residents work from home, which may be partly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 197 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 230 weekly trips per stop.

Buddina - Minyama's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Buddina - Minyama. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low, especially among younger cohorts.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (4,451 people), compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 9.8 and 7.0% of residents respectively. 69.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Under-65 population health outcomes are better than average. The area has 25.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,875 people), higher than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are strong but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Buddina - Minyama ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Buddina-Minyama showed cultural diversity below the average, with 86.9% citizens, 79.1% born in Australia, and 94.3% speaking English only at home as of June 2016 data. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 49.3%. Judaism's representation was higher than regional averages, at 0.2% compared to 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (33.3%), Australian (25.4%), and Scottish (9.6%). Notable differences existed in South Australian (0.7% vs 0.5%), New Zealand (0.9% vs 0.9%), and German (4.4% vs 4.7%) representations.

Buddina - Minyama hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Buddina-Minyama's median age of 47 years is notably higher than Regional Queensland's average of 41 and the national norm of 38. Compared to the Regional Queensland average, Buddina-Minyama has a notably over-represented cohort of 65-74 year-olds (12.9% locally) and an under-represented group of 5-14 year-olds (9.4%). Between 2021 and present, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 11.0% to 11.9% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 10.8% to 9.4% and the 55 to 64 group has dropped from 14.9% to 13.8%. Demographic modeling suggests Buddina-Minyama's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to expand by 327 people (39%) from 829 to 1,157. Conversely, numbers in the 15 to 24 age range are expected to fall by 40.