Moving to Buxton QLD 4660
What the official numbers say about living in Buxton — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $250 a week, against a median household income of $796 a week.
About 85% of homes are owner-occupied and 14% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Buxton grew 26% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (402 → 507 people).
Around 69% of households are families, averaging 1.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Netherlands; most spoken languages besides English: German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Buxton scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (92% of workers).
Nearest airport: Hervey Bay Airport, 38.3 km east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 258 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Buxton, most often seen first: Rainbow Bee-eater · White-bellied Sea-eagle · Eastern Rainbow Lorikeet · Mistletoebird · Southern Willie Wagtail · Southern Rufous Whistler.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Buxton, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton here | 507 | — | 1/10 | 63% |
| Pacific Haven | 778 | — | 1/10 | 67% |
| Burrum Heads | 2,538 | — | 1/10 | 46% |
| Woodgate | 1,521 | — | 2/10 | 48% |
| Howard | 1,394 | — | 1/10 | 73% |
| Burrum Town | 197 | — | 1/10 | 62% |
| Toogoom | 2,596 | — | 2/10 | 49% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Bundaberg — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Hinkler — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4660 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Buxton profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $250 a week, and about 14% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 26% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 402 people to 507. It sits about 258 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Bundaberg council, and the federal seat is Hinkler.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Buxton vs Pacific Haven.
Nearby guides: Pacific Haven · Burrum Heads · Woodgate · Howard · Burrum Town · Toogoom.
Keep an eye on Buxton
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