Buderim - North

The population is far older than the state and national averages, with 29.3% of people aged 65 and over. While the total population grew to 17,960, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen slightly since 2011.

English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries. About 22.9% of residents were born overseas, which is about the same as the Queensland average.

English is the primary language for 90.2% of the community. Only 5.2% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

Nearly half of the population (49.0%) identify as Christian. The number of people reporting no religion has risen significantly since 2011, now reaching 42.3%.

The community is well-educated, with 27.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average. This trend has grown since 2011, alongside an increase in Year 12 completions.

Typical weekly family income is $2,091, which is about the same as the national figure. Households earning $3,000 or more per week rose to 21.4% by 2021.

A higher than average 31.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, most commonly arthritis. About 6.2% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in most similar areas, with 17.7% of people pitching in. There is also a notably high proportion of former Defence Force members at 4.7%.

First Nations residents are typically older than those in the rest of the state and have a lower unemployment rate, at 7.8%. About 50.3% have completed Year 12, which is far above the national figure.

Most homes are headed by couples, and only 10.4% are one-parent families, which is much lower than in most areas. The typical household has 2.4 people.

Home ownership is very strong, with 41.4% of houses owned outright. Renting is much less common than elsewhere, and typical weekly rents are well above the state average at $460.

Cars are the primary way to get around, as only 0.6% of people use public transport to commute. Working from home is more common here than in the state average, at 17.5%.

The area is quite mobile, with 43.6% of people moving in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen since 2011.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here compared to most areas, at 54.6%. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for those employed.

Buderim - North is a high-advantage area, ranking better than 80% of similar places for access to money and resources. It is also a significant business hub with 2,703 businesses.

The area receives very high rainfall, averaging 1,597mm annually, which is far above the Queensland average. The average maximum temperature is 26.3 degrees.

The terrain is quite steep, which may impact movement, though 75.5% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Overall, the area is considered somewhat walkable.