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Buddina, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Buddina is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 3,795. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
3,795 Population 4/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$29,000 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$29,000 median income, 3.8% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$247,800 home value, $1,239/mo rent

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About Buddina

Buddina

Buddina is a coastal suburb of Kawana Waters in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Buddina had a population of 4,236 people.

People

Population3,795
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$29,000
Per Capita$29,000
Unemployment3.8%

Housing

D
Home Value$247,800
Rent$1,239
Ownership67.1%
Housing Units1,518

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population3,795
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-26.6957°, 153.1330°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.7 inches (982 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,000
Median Age43.0 years

About Buddina

Buddina is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 3,795. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Buddina has a population of 3,795 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,795
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
922.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Buddina vs Australia Average

The median household income in Buddina is $29,000, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,000 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $558, 61% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 361 business establishments.

Income: Buddina vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$29,000
61% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$29,000
Avg Weekly Wage$558

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)361

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Buddina is $247,800, 12% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,239 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 67.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,518 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$247,800
12% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,239
7% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.1%
Owner-Occupied67.1%
Renter-Occupied32.9%
Housing Units1,518

Property Tax

Climate in Buddina

Buddina has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.7°C), the coldest is Jul (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 790 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.7°C / 67°F 13.5° / 25.9° 98.5
Feb 19.4°C / 67°F 13.3° / 25.4° 95.1
Mar 17.2°C / 63°F 11.3° / 23.2° 62.5
Apr 14°C / 57°F 7.6° / 20.3° 30.9
May 10.6°C / 51°F 4.5° / 16.6° 46.6
Jun 7.9°C / 46°F 2.1° / 13.7° 39.6
Jul 7°C / 45°F 1.1° / 12.9° 43.3
Aug 7.8°C / 46°F 1° / 14.7° 39.5
Sep 11°C / 52°F 4.4° / 17.7° 49.0
Oct 14°C / 57°F 7.2° / 20.8° 62.6
Nov 16.5°C / 62°F 10.2° / 22.9° 109.5
Dec 18.2°C / 65°F 12° / 24.3° 113.3
Buddina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area922.6 sq mi (2,389.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-26.6957°N, 153.1330°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 8.78"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.2 in
February 77°F (25°C) 8.8 in Warmest, Wettest
March 75°F (24°C) 7.9 in
April 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 6.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
October 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
November 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in
December 76°F (24°C) 6.2 in

Buddina has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 62.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.8") and September the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Buddina

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Buddina State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Buddina

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zinc 96.1 adult contemporary, commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Hot 91.1 commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Sunshine FM 104.9 - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Buddina

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eumundi Museum
Landsborough Shire's Historical Museum
Nambour Museum
Nambour Museum
Queensland Air Museum
Yandina Historic House

Libraries in Buddina

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beerwah Library0.0
Buderim Library0.0
Caloundra Library0.0
Coolum Library0.0
CSS Library0.0
Kawana Library0.0
Maroochydore Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Woombye School of Arts0.0

Farmers Markets in Buddina

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cotton Tree Market
Eumundi Markets
Fishermans Road Market
Fishermans Road Market
Yandina Country Markets

Restaurants in Buddina

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kawana Surf Lifesaving Club
Kawana Waters Marina
Kong Fu Dumplings
Spice Hut
The Groove Train
Top Asian

Cafes in Buddina

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eats
One On La Balsa
The Coffee Club

Cinemas in Buddina

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Event Cinemas

Bus Stations in Buddina

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kawana station

Banks in Buddina

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Suncorp

Shopping Malls in Buddina

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kawana Shopping World

Gyms in Buddina

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Breweries in Buddina

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Glass House Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Sunshine Brewery
Sunshine Coast Brewery
Ten Toes
Ten Toes
Terella Brewing
Wild Rocket Micro Brewery
Your Mates

Stadiums & Teams in Buddina

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Airports Near Buddina

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Caboolture Airport-Small Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?-Small Airport
Cooloola Village Airpark-Small Airport
Coominya-Small Airport
Donnybrook Airstrip-Small Airport
Driftn-in Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenfield (Cootharaba) Airfield-Small Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Hazelton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Kilcoy Airfield-Small Airport
Kooringal Airstrip-Small Airport
Landsborough Airport-Small Airport
Mccarons private strip-Small Airport
mount archer-Small Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Redcliffe Airport-Small Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)-Small Airport
Watts Bridge Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Buddina

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Nicklin Lodge

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buddina

What is the population of Buddina?

Buddina has a population of 3,795 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Buddina expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,000, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $247,800 (12% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,239 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Buddina?

Buddina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches.

How is the job market in Buddina?

Buddina has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $558. There are 361 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Buddina?

The median home value in Buddina is $247,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,239. The homeownership rate is 67.1%.

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