Moving to Buddina QLD 4575
What the official numbers say about living in Buddina — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $440 a week, against a median household income of $1,721 a week.
About 67% of homes are owner-occupied and 33% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Buddina grew 16% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,666 → 4,236 people).
Around 68% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: French, Portuguese, Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Buddina sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 8 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (77% of workers), while 18% work from home.
Nearest bus interchange: Kawana station, 800 m south-west.
Nearest airport: Sunshine Coast Airport, 11.9 km north.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 87 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 6 schools · 30 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 49 parks · 2 beaches — see them all on the Buddina profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Buddina State School 400 m · Brightwater State School 2.5 km · Mooloolaba State School 2.8 km · Mountain Creek State High School 3 km · Mountain Creek State School 3.1 km · Kawana Waters State College 4.6 km
Groceries: Coles 500 m · Aldi 600 m · IGA 600 m · Woolworths 700 m · Coles 2.6 km · Aldi 2.8 km
Parks and reserves: Schellenberger Park 200 m · Kevin Asmus Park 250 m · Beltana Park 600 m · Jack Chambers Park 700 m · Pierce Park 750 m · Millie Park 1 km · Chelsea Park 1 km · Children park 1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Buddina, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Torresian Crow · Welcome Swallow · Australian Brush-turkey · Australian White Ibis.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Buddina, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddina here | 4,236 | — | 8/10 | 9% |
| Minyama | 2,726 | — | 8/10 | 5% |
| Parrearra | 4,661 | — | 8/10 | 15% |
| Warana | 3,831 | — | 5/10 | 21% |
| Mooloolaba | 8,202 | — | 7/10 | 9% |
| Mountain Creek | 11,950 | — | 7/10 | 27% |
| Alexandra Headland | 4,235 | — | 8/10 | 15% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Sunshine Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Fisher — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4575 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Buddina profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $440 a week, and about 33% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 16% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,666 people to 4,236. It sits about 87 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Sunshine Coast council, and the federal seat is Fisher.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Buddina vs Minyama · Buddina vs Parrearra.
Nearby guides: Minyama · Parrearra · Warana · Mooloolaba · Mountain Creek · Alexandra Headland.
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