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Buderim

QLD 4556 · Sunshine Coast

31,430 (2021) → 32,441 est. (2025)

62
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

31,430
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
100
Safety score
27
Transport score

Buderim is a suburb in Sunshine Coast, QLD 4556, about 87km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Buderim are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 27/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Buderim has an overall score of 62/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

87.2 km
To Brisbane CBD
4.8 km
To coast
$800/wk
Median rent (house)
10.0 km
To nearest station

Demographics

31,430
Population
46
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,729
vs NSW median-6.5%
Bachelor degree or higher41.0%
Born in Australia72.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse8,817 / 1,258 / 1,942

Top countries of birth: England (7.05%), New Zealand (4.3%), South Africa (1.89%), USA (0.68%), Scotland (0.66%)

Top languages: Afrikaans (0.6%), German (0.48%), Spanish (0.38%), Mandarin (0.33%), Nepali (0.3%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:

Median rent — house / unit$800 / $580 wk

Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

100
Residential

QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Sunshine Coast local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

117
Break & enter dwelling372/100k
29
Steal from dwelling92/100k
59
Motor vehicle theft188/100k
—
Domestic assaultNot reported
9
Robbery29/100k
168
Non-domestic assault535/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 1,110 (all categories, latest year)3,532 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

90

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

28
Within 10km3 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1058 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Matthew Flinders Anglican CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1153
  • Immanuel Lutheran CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1119
  • Buderim Mountain State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1090

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Kuluin State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1021
  • Chancellor State CollegeCombined · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1036
  • Siena Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1074
  • Siena Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1083
  • Maroochydore State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1004
  • Stella Maris SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1075
  • Mountain Creek State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1049
  • Mountain Creek State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1045
  • Maroochydore State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 990
  • Australian Industry Trade College - Sunshine CoastSecondary · Independent · 4.5km
  • Mooloolaba State SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 1067
  • Brightwater State SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1055

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

27
78Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationPalmwoods station (10.0 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

28.5°C
Summer max
21.5°C
Winter max
1,500mm
Rainfall/yr
7.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

66 in suburbSupermarkets
1212 in suburbCafes/Rest.
5757 in suburbParks
1515 in suburbPlaygrounds
218218 in suburbPools
44 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
88 in suburbGPs
44 in suburbPharmacies
77 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
3636 in suburbSports fields
22 in suburbVets
Nearest beachAlexandra Headland Beach (4.8 km)
Nearest hospitalBuderim Private Hospital (3.0 km)
Nearest vet450 m
Nearest airportSunshine Coast (9.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

4

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

4
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
36
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

19

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

57
Parks
13
Nature reserves
2
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

3

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
1
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
3
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

1

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

2
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.06
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

21

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

10
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
Total services14
Exceeding NQS or above6 of 14 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.45

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Nearby suburbs in Sunshine Coast

KuluinData not available29transportKunda ParkData not available24transportAlexandra HeadlandData not available41transportForest GlenData not available24transportDiddillibahData not available16transportKiels MountainData not available35transport

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Frequently asked questions about Buderim

Is Buderim safe?

Buderim has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,532 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Buderim from Brisbane CBD?

Buderim is about 87.2 km from Brisbane CBD.

What schools are in Buderim?

Buderim has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1121 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Buderim?

Buderim has a transport score of 27/100 and 78 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.