Buderim vs Forest Lake
The verdict
Buderim rates higher for education (67 vs 58). Forest Lake rates higher for transport (52 vs 27). Buderim is closer to the coast (4.8 km vs 28.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Buderim rates higher (100 vs 66/100 in Forest Lake).
Scores
| Buderim | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 66 |
| Transport | 27 | 52 |
| Education | 67 | 58 |
| Liveability | 93 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Buderim | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,430 | 22,676 |
| Median age | 46 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,729 | $1,921 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.0% | 41.7% |
| Born in Australia | 72.0% | 58.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Growth: Buderim — · Forest Lake —
Property
| Buderim | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $610 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Buderim | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 372 | 930 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 188 | 415 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,532 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Buderim | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,121 | 1,031 |
See the full school list on each profile: Buderim · Forest Lake
Transport
| Buderim | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 27 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 78 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | 66 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.0 km | 3.3 km |
Liveability
| Buderim | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 3 |
| Parks | 57 | 72 |
| Playgrounds | 15 | 37 |
| Swimming pools | 218 | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.8 km | 28.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 87.2 km | 17.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.8 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 10.8 km |
Population & growth
| Buderim | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 31,430 | 22,676 |
| Estimated 2025 | 32,441 | 23,828 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.79% | 1.25% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Buderim or Forest Lake?
Buderim has the higher residential safety score (Buderim 100/100 vs Forest Lake 66/100).
Which has better schools, Buderim or Forest Lake?
Buderim has a higher average school ICSEA (Buderim 1121 vs Forest Lake 1031; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Buderim or Forest Lake?
Forest Lake has the higher transport score (Buderim 27/100 vs Forest Lake 52/100).
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