Buderim, QLD 4556 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Buderim is an elevated inland suburb on the Sunshine Coast plateau, ~100km north of Brisbane CBD, known for Buderim Mountain, Buderim Forest Park and proximity to coastal beaches. It has a population of around 31,000 with a higher-than-average age profile and strong family presence. Housing is predominantly owner-occupied houses with a median price over $1.3m.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 31,430
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,729 /week
- Median personal income
- $793 /week
- Median family income
- $2,119 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Sunshine Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sunshine Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Fisher
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $950 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Median house price
- $1,375,000
- Rent share of household income
- 55%
Schools
- Buderim Mountain State School
- Matthew Flinders Anglican College
- Immanuel Lutheran College
Transport
- Sunshine Motorway
- Bus routes to Maroochydore and Mooloolaba
Lifestyle & amenities
Established residential suburb on Buderim Mountain with older families and retirees; home to Buderim Private Hospital, village shops and parks like Buderim Forest Park. 75% owner-occupied with average age over 45.
- 1 café
- 3 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 5 parks and reserves
- 2 supermarkets
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (29.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1031 mm
- Reference station: Gold Coast Seaway, 77.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 62.0% of the 15,829 resolvable premises in Buderim. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 38.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 62.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 23,962 across the Sunshine Coast LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 13,472 theft, 2,615 drug offences, 2,154 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buderim?
Buderim (QLD 4556) had 31,430 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Sunshine Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Buderim?
The median advertised rent in Buderim is $950/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Buderim?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Buderim. Nearest include: Buderim Mountain State School, Matthew Flinders Anglican College, Immanuel Lutheran College. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Buderim?
Buderim is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (62% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Buderim?
Across the surrounding area, 23,962 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (13,472), drug offences (2,615), violent (2,154). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Buderim?
In Buderim, mean daily temperatures range from 15.9°C to 25.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,031 mm measured at the Gold Coast Seaway weather station (77.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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