Buderim - South

The population grew by 22% since 2011 to reach 17,501 people. It is an older community, with a typical resident aged 42 and a senior population that is a little above the national figure.

About 24.4% of people were born overseas, which is a little above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 89.3% of the area. Only 6.7% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A large number of people report having no religion (46.3%), a figure that is well above the national average and has risen sharply since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area, where 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and school completion rates have also risen since 2011.

The community is wealthy, with a typical household income of $1,922 a week, which is a little above the national figure. Nearly 25% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Mental health conditions are less common here than in most areas. Only 4.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little below the national average.

Volunteerism is high at 17.7%, well above the national figure. A higher than usual number of people also spend significant time on unpaid housework and childcare.

First Nations people here have a much higher typical household income and a much lower unemployment rate than the state or national averages.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. About 57.9% of households consist of couples with children, and very few people live alone.

Homes here are typically large, with 84.4% having three or more bedrooms. While many are owned outright, the typical weekly rent of $450 is much higher than in most areas.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.8% of people use public transport to commute. Most homes have at least two vehicles.

The community is quite mobile, with 46.4% of residents moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

About 64.1% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries are health care, education, and construction.

Buderim - South is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% of similar areas for access to money and resources.

The area receives high rainfall compared to the rest of Queensland and has a maximum temperature that is well below the state average.

The neighborhood is somewhat walkable, with 88.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, only about half of the homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.