Buderim - South

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

Buderim - South's population was around 18,728 as of February 2026, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure reflects an increase of 1,227 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,501 people. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,313 as of June 2024 and an additional 313 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 621 persons per square kilometer. Buderim - South's 7.0% growth since census is within 0.7 percentage points of the SA3 area (7.7%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 85.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied where utilized. Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of Australia's non-metropolitan areas is expected for Buderim - South, with an increase of 2,255 persons to 2041 anticipated, reflecting a total increase of 9.8% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Buderim - South when compared nationally

Buderim - South has seen approximately 84 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 421 homes. As of FY-26, 19 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.7 people moved to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $368,000.

In FY-26, there have been $9.1 million in commercial approvals, suggesting limited commercial development focus compared to residential. Buderim - South's development levels per person are similar to the rest of Queensland, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding areas. New development consists of 43.0% standalone homes and 57.0% townhouses or apartments, differing from current housing patterns which are 71.0% houses. This shift reflects diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 668 people, reflecting a quiet development environment.

By 2041, Buderim - South is projected to grow by 1,840 residents. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth.

Buderim - South has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 42 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Unitywater Infrastructure Program (2023-2027), Power Road Buderim Residential Development, UniSC Sunshine Coast Campus Master Plan Development, and Goshawk Boulevard Extension. The following list details those 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 unemployment rate of 1.7%. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 2.3% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation stands at 67.7%, slightly higher than Rest of Qld's 65.7%.

According to Census responses in 2025, 19.1% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Health care & social assistance employs 1.3 times the regional average while agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 0.8%, below Rest of Qld's 4.5%. Between May 2024 and May 2025, labour force decreased by 2.9% and employment declined by 2.4%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.4 percentage points.

National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May-25, project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Buderim - South's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years.

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

The median income among taxpayers in Buderim - South SA2 was $54,931 in financial year 2023. The average income stood at $74,690 during the same period. These figures compare to national averages of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively for Rest of Qld's. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimates suggest median income would be approximately $60,375 and average income around $82,092 as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Buderim - South cluster around the 58th percentile nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 33.1% of the community (6,198 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 31.7% in the same category. High housing costs consume 15.3% of income. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 61st 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, 71.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 28.8% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Buderim - South stood at 35.7%, with mortgaged properties at 38.7% and rented ones at 25.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent in Buderim - South was $450, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Buderim - South's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 making up 3.6%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

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 is notably high, with 30.9% of residents aged 15 years and over holding university qualifications as of the latest data. This compares to a broader benchmark of 20.6% for Rest of Qld and 24.9% for the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 21.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 36.9% of residents aged 15 years and over holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 12.7% and certificates at 24.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest data. This includes 10.0% in primary education, 9.7% in secondary education, and 5.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in Buderim - South indicates there are 38 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 7 individual routes that collectively facilitate 856 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport is rated as moderate, with residents typically residing 457 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential region, most residents commute outward, with the car remaining the dominant mode of transportation at 94%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 19.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 122 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 22 weekly trips per individual stop.

Buderim - South's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Buderim - South. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low, particularly among younger cohorts.

Private health cover was found to be very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~10,506 people), compared to 52.5% across Rest of Qld. The most common medical conditions in the area were arthritis (8.6%) and mental health issues (7.3%). 70.5% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Rest of Qld. The under-65 population demonstrated better than average health outcomes. The area had 18.5% of residents aged 65 and over (3,470 people), lower than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors were above average but ranked lower nationally than those of the broader population.

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, according to a study conducted in June 2021, had cultural diversity roughly matching the wider region's average. 74.6% of its population were born in Australia, with 86.6% being citizens and 93.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was found to be the main religion, comprising 48.2% of Buderim-South's population.

However, there was an overrepresentation of Judaism, which made up 0.1% compared to the region's average of 0.1%. The top three ancestry groups were English (33.0%), Australian (24.4%), and Scottish (9.0%). Notably, New Zealanders were overrepresented at 1.2%, South Africans at 1.0%, and Germans at 4.7% compared to regional averages of 0.9%, 0.5%, and 4.7% respectively.

Buderim - South's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Buderim - South is 41 years, matching Rest of Qld's average and slightly higher than Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Qld, Buderim - South has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 (13.9%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (9.4%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 25-34 grew from 10.1% to 11.7%, while the 35-44 age group increased from 11.9% to 12.9%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group declined from 10.8% to 9.4%, and the 45-54 group decreased from 14.9% to 13.9%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Buderim - South's age structure. Notably, the 25-34 age group is expected to grow by 26%, reaching 2,761 people from 2,194. Conversely, the 55-64 and 15-24 age groups are projected to experience population declines.