Buderim - South
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Buderim - South's population is approximately 18,547 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,046 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 17,501. The growth was inferred from the ABS estimated resident population of 18,313 in June 2024 and an additional 250 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 615 persons per square kilometer. Buderim - South's growth rate of 6.0% since the census is within 1.4 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 7.4%. The population increase was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 85.3% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Based on demographic trends, the area is expected to increase by just below the median of non-metropolitan areas nationally, expanding by 2,255 persons to reach a total population of approximately 20,796 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 10.9% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Buderim - South among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Buderim - South has seen approximately 84 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 421 homes were approved, with another 16 approved so far in FY26. On average, 1.7 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built over these years, indicating balanced supply and demand, stable market conditions, and an average new dwelling development value of $368,000.

This financial year has seen $9.1 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting moderate levels of commercial development comparable to the rest of Queensland. The current development mix consists of 43% detached dwellings and 57% townhouses or apartments, a shift from the current housing mix of 71% houses, likely due to reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands. With an estimated 668 people per dwelling approval, Buderim - South maintains a quiet, low activity development environment. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 2,021 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Looking ahead, Buderim - South is expected to grow by 2,021 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Buderim - South has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 43rdth percentile nationally

AreaSearch has identified a total of 41 projects that are anticipated to impact the area significantly due to their influence on local infrastructure, major developments, and planning initiatives. Among these key projects are UnityWater Infrastructure Program from 2023 to 2027, UniSC Sunshine Coast Campus Master Plan Development, Power Road Buderim Residential Development, and Sippy Downs Parks Master Plan Implementation. The following list provides details on those projects expected to be most relevant.

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The labour market strength in Buderim - South positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Buderim - South has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.6% as of June 2025.

During this period, 10,274 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.3% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation stood at 64.1%, similar to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area showed strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employed just 0.8% of local workers compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%.

During the year to June 2025, Buderim - South's labour force decreased by 2.3%, alongside a 1.7% employment decline, causing unemployment to fall by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.8% and an increase in labour force by 2.0%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 projected a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Buderim - South's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though these figures are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Buderim - South is above average nationally. The median income is $51,906 and the average income stands at $72,934. This contrasts with Rest of Qld's figures where the median income is $50,780 and the average income is $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Buderim - South would be approximately $59,168 (median) and $83,137 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Buderim - South are around the 58th percentile nationally. The data shows that 33.1% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, reflecting patterns seen in metropolitan regions where 31.7% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 15.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 62nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

In Buderim - South, as per the latest Census data, 71.2% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 28.8% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 74.1% houses and 25.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Buderim - South was 35.7%, with mortgaged properties at 38.7% and rented ones at 25.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's average. The median weekly rent was $450 compared to Non-Metro Qld's $465. Nationally, Buderim - South's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $450 compared to the national figure of $375.

Buderim - South features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 77.5% of all households, including 34.3% couples with children, 31.7% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 22.5%, with lone person households at 19.0% and group households comprising 3.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.6.

Buderim - South demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Buderim - South significantly exceeds broader benchmarks. As of 2016, 30.9% of residents aged 15 and above held university qualifications, compared to 20.6% in the rest of Queensland and 24.9% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees were most prevalent at 21.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational credentials were also prominent, with 36.9% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (24.2%).

Educational participation was notably high, with 30.5% of residents enrolled in formal education as of 2016, including 10.0% in primary education, 9.7% in secondary education, and 5.9% pursuing tertiary education. As of 2018, Buderim - South is anchored by Matthew Flinders Anglican College, serving 1,416 students. The area demonstrates exceptional educational performance, with an ICSEA score of 1156, placing local schools among the most advantaged nationally as of 2019. All 1 schools offer integrated K-12 education, providing continuity throughout students' academic journey. As of 2018, limited local school capacity (7.7 places per 100 residents vs 20.9 regionally) means many families travel to nearby areas for schooling.

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

Analysis of public transport in Buderim - South indicates 38 active transport stops operating. These are served by a mix of buses along seven individual routes. Together, these provide 930 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated moderate, with residents typically located 457 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 132 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 24 weekly trips per stop.

Buderim - South's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data for Buderim - South shows positive outcomes, with low prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is high at approximately 56%, covering around 10,386 people. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 8.6% of residents) and mental health issues (7.3%), while 70.5% report no medical ailments, compared to 69.0% in the rest of Queensland. As of the latest data, 18.5% of Buderim - South residents are aged 65 and over, totaling 3,433 people, which is lower than the 20.2% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors in Buderim - South are above average, aligning with the general population's health profile.

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

Buderim-South's cultural diversity is largely in line with the broader region, with 74.6% of residents born in Australia, 86.6% being citizens, and 93.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Buderim-South, accounting for 48.2% of its population. Notably, Judaism is slightly overrepresented compared to the rest of Queensland, with 0.1% versus 0.2%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (33.0%), Australian (24.4%), and Scottish (9.0%). There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: New Zealanders make up 1.2% compared to 1.1% regionally, South Africans comprise 1.0% versus 0.9%, and Germans account for 4.7% versus 4.6%.

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

The median age in Buderim - South was close to Rest of Qld's average of 41 years when last recorded, both figures being well above the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of Qld average, the 45-54 age cohort was notably over-represented at 14.2% in Buderim - South, while the 65-74 year-olds were under-represented at 9.6%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 10.1% to 11.3% of the population in Buderim - South. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 10.8% to 9.6%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Buderim - South, with the 25 to 34 age cohort projected to expand by 667 people (32%) from 2,093 to 2,761, while the 15 to 24 cohort is projected to decline by 197 people.