Buderim

Buderim is far older than the typical Queensland or Australian community, with a typical resident aged 46 and nearly 25% of the population aged 65 or over. While children under 15 make up 17% of the population, this is a little below the national figure.

The area has a strong connection to the UK, with English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry being common. About 23.7% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community. While a higher number of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, this is still far below the national figure.

About 44.2% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This is the second most common response after Christianity, which is held by 47.2% of the population.

Buderim is highly qualified, with 27.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. This academic achievement is reflected in school results, where the average school advantage score is much higher than most areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,729, which is slightly above the Queensland figure. About 22.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate that is higher than most similar areas.

A little more than 30% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is slightly above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue reported in the area.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, with 17.6% of residents pitching in. There is also a notably higher number of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

The First Nations community here is relatively prosperous, with a median personal income of $722 and a Year 12 completion rate that is far above the national average. The unemployment rate for this group is also much lower than in most areas.

Most households are made up of couples, with 55.1% having children and 32.6% without. The typical home hosts 2.5 people, which is exactly the same as the state and national figures.

Homes are often large, with 80.7% having three or more bedrooms, and 37.3% are owned outright. However, rent and mortgage payments are both much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, with 62.1% of workers driving to get to their jobs. While there are many public transport stops, only 0.7% of people use these services to commute.

The population is quite mobile, as 44.2% of residents have moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.5% of the community.

Health care and education are the most common industries for local workers. The number of people employed full-time is much lower than in most similar areas, with 51.8% of the workforce in full-time roles.

Buderim is somewhat walkable, and nearly 80% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, fewer people can walk to groceries or schools compared to the state average, partly due to the sloping terrain.