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 is around 18,547 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,046 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,501 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,313 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 250 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 615 persons per square kilometer. Buderim - South's growth rate of 6.0% since census positions it within 1.4 percentage points of the SA3 area (7.4%). Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 85.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as 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 where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Moving forward, a population increase just below the median of non-metropolitan areas nationally is expected, with the area expected to expand by 2,255 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 10.9% in total 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, from FY21 to FY25, around 421 homes were approved, with an additional 19 approved so far in FY26. On average, about 1.7 people have moved to the area per dwelling built over these years, indicating a balanced supply and demand, leading to stable market conditions.

The average development value for new dwellings is $368,000. This financial year has seen $9.1 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Buderim - South exhibits similar development activity per capita, maintaining market balance consistent with the broader region. New developments consist of 43% detached dwellings and 57% townhouses or apartments, shifting from the current housing mix of 71% houses due to reduced availability of development sites and evolving lifestyle demands. The estimated population density is around 668 people per dwelling approval, indicating a quiet, low-activity development environment.

By 2041, Buderim - South is projected to grow by approximately 2,021 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

AreaSearch has identified a total of 41 projects that are expected to impact the area, with changes to local infrastructure being significant influencers on performance. Key projects include UnityWater Infrastructure Program from 2023 to 2027, UniSC Sunshine Coast Campus Master Plan Development, Power Road Buderim Residential Development, and Goshawk Boulevard Extension. The following list details those projects likely 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 significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.7% as of September 2025.

At this time, 9,980 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.3% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was similar to Rest of Qld at 64.1%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Health care & social assistance showed strong specialization with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employed just 0.8% of local workers compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%. The area appears to have limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 2.9%, employment declined by 2.4%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point decrease in unemployment. This contrasts with Rest of Qld where employment grew by 1.7%. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate growth of 6.6% 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, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The AreaSearch postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows median income in Buderim - South SA2 was $51,906 and average income was $72,934. This contrasts with Rest of Qld's median income of $50,780 and average income of $64,844. Based on a 13.99% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $59,168 (median) and $83,137 (average). The 2021 Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Buderim - South cluster around the 58th percentile nationally. Incomes of $1,500 - 2,999 capture 33.1% of the community (6,139 individuals), similar to metropolitan regions at 31.7%. High housing costs consume 15.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income 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 evaluation, 71.2% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 28.8% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types of dwellings. This differs slightly from Non-Metro Qld's figures of 74.1% houses and 25.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Buderim - South stood at 35.7%, with mortgaged properties at 38.7% and rented dwellings at 25.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, aligning with the Non-Metro Qld average, while the median weekly rent was $450 compared to Non-Metro Qld's figures of $2,000 and $465 respectively. Nationally, Buderim - South's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 against 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 comprise 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 make up the remaining 22.5%, with lone person households at 19.0% and group households comprising 3.6%. 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 surpasses broader benchmarks. As of the latest data, 30.9% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 20.6% in the rest of Queensland and 24.9% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 21.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Trade and technical skills are also prominent, with 36.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (24.2%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. 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

Buderim - South has 38 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of bus routes totalling seven. Together, these routes facilitate 930 weekly passenger trips.

The area's transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents generally situated 457 metres from the nearest stop. Daily service frequency averages 132 trips across all routes, translating to approximately 24 weekly trips per individual 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 shows Buderim - South residents have a relatively low prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 56% (~10,386 people) have private health cover, which is very high compared to other areas. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.6%) and mental health issues (7.3%), while 70.5% report no medical ailments. This is slightly higher than the Rest of Qld's 69.0%. The area has 18.5% (3,433 people) aged 65 and over, lower than the state average of 20.2%. Despite this, 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 aligns with the broader regional average: 74.6% were born in Australia, 86.6% are citizens, and 93.1% speak English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 48.2%. Judaism is overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to 0.2% regionally.

Top ancestry groups include English (33.0%), Australian (24.4%), and Scottish (9.0%). Notable divergences exist in New Zealand (1.2% vs regional 1.1%), South African (1.0% vs 0.9%), and German (4.7% vs 4.6%) representation.

Buderim - South's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Buderim - South is 42 years, close to Rest of Qld's average of 41 and well above Australia's median of 38. The 45-54 age group is notably over-represented locally at 14.2%, while the 65-74 age group is under-represented at 9.6%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 10.1% to 11.3% of the population, while the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 10.8% to 9.6%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are forecast for Buderim - South. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to expand by 667 people (32%), from 2,093 to 2,761. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 age group is projected to decline by 197 people.