Moving to Buderim QLD 4556

What the official numbers say about living in Buderim — before you pack a box.

At a glance

31,430people (Census 2021)

46median age

$450/wkmedian rent

87 kmto Brisbane CBD

64%tree canopy

Renting? The census median is $450 a week, against a median personal income of $1,729 a week.

Buderim grew 16% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (27,069 → 31,430 people).

Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Afrikaans, German, Spanish.

On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Buderim sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 8 of 10).

The most common way to work is by car (78% of workers), while 20% work from home.

The Brisbane CBD is roughly 87 km away in a straight line.

Mapped locally so far: 3 schools · 7 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 44 parks — see them all on the Buderim profile.

Your council will be Sunshine Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
You'll vote in the federal electorate of Fairfax — update your enrolment address.
The postcode is 4556 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
Check street-level details on the full Buderim profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).

What is rent like in Buderim?

The census median rent is $450 a week.

Is Buderim growing?

Population went from 27,069 (2011) to 31,430 (2021) — up 16% over the decade.

How far is Buderim from the city?

About 87 km straight-line from the Brisbane CBD.

Which council area is Buderim in?

Buderim falls under Sunshine Coast council and the federal electorate of Fairfax.

Data currency: ABS Census 2021 · ABS SEIFA 2021 · tree canopy 2021. Data credits →