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Buderim, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Buderim is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 28,774. Elevation: 502 ft (153 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
28,774 Population 31/sq mi density
502 ft Elevation 153 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$26,803 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$26,803 median income, 3.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$253,600 home value, $1,268/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population28,774
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density31/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,803
Per Capita$26,803
Unemployment3.9%

Housing

F
Home Value$253,600
Rent$1,268
Ownership77.6%
Housing Units11,510

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Population28,774
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Coordinates-26.6844°, 153.0571°
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$26,803
Median Age46.0 years

About Buderim

Buderim is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 28,774. The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet (153 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.

Buderim has a population of 28,774 with a density of 31 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

28,774
Total Population
31
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
922.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Buderim vs Australia Average

The median household income in Buderim is $26,803, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,803 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $515, 64% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 2,734 business establishments.

Income: Buderim vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$26,803
64% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,803
Avg Weekly Wage$515

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)2,734

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Buderim is $253,600, 10% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,268 (9% above the national average of $1,163). 77.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 11,510 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$253,600
10% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,268
9% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.6%
Owner-Occupied77.6%
Renter-Occupied22.4%
Housing Units11,510

Property Tax

Climate in Buderim

Buderim has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.2°C), the coldest is Jul (15.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1439 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 21.3° / 29.1° 151.7
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 21.3° / 29.1° 210.1
Mar 24°C / 75°F 20.2° / 27.9° 161.8
Apr 21.6°C / 71°F 17.2° / 26.1° 123.4
May 18.6°C / 65°F 13.5° / 23.6° 158.0
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 11.4° / 21.6° 114.9
Jul 15.6°C / 60°F 10° / 21.3° 66.0
Aug 16.2°C / 61°F 10° / 22.3° 56.7
Sep 18.7°C / 66°F 13° / 24.4° 62.3
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 15.5° / 25.8° 97.7
Nov 22.6°C / 73°F 17.8° / 27.4° 76.7
Dec 24.3°C / 76°F 19.9° / 28.7° 159.9
Buderim 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 502 feet.

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

Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Area922.6 sq mi (2,389.5 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates-26.6844°N, 153.0571°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 M4.9 105 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

Buderim 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 Buderim

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Buderim Mountain State School - - - -
Matthew Flinders Anglican College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Buderim

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 Buderim

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

Libraries in Buderim

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

Farmers Markets in Buderim

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

Restaurants in Buderim

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beefy's Pies
Dee Den Buderim

Cafes in Buderim

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Buderim
The Chopping Block

Clinics in Buderim

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ballinger Family Medical Practice
Buderim Medical & Dental Centre
Coastal Pathology
Eckersley Medical Centre

Veterinaries in Buderim

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Buderim Veterinary Surgery
The Unusual Pet Vets

Banks in Buderim

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bendigo Bank
BOQ
Commonwealth Bank
Heritage Bank
NAB
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Buderim

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Buderim Marketplace

Breweries in Buderim

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Glass House Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Sunshine Brewery
Sunshine Coast Brewery
Ten Toes
Ten Toes
Terella Brewing
Wild Rocket Micro Brewery
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Stadiums & Teams in Buderim

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Airports Near Buderim

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Caboolture Airport-Small Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Churchable Airstrip-Small 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

Post Offices in Buderim

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Buderim Post Office

Treatment Centers in Buderim

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Nicklin Lodge

Churches & Religious Organizations in Buderim

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Buderim Uniting Church
St Mark's Buderim
St. Mary's Catholic Church

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Buderim

What is the population of Buderim?

Buderim has a population of 28,774 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Buderim expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,803, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $253,600 (10% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,268 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Buderim?

Buderim 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 Buderim?

Buderim has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $515. There are 2,734 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Buderim?

The median home value in Buderim is $253,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,268. The homeownership rate is 77.6%.

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