Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Buderim - North

24 km²

Buderim - North is characterised by an ageing population and more residents than most areas.

It's also marked by far fewer renters than most areas and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

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📍 Buderim - North, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population17,960▲ +17.5%since 2011 Median age49 yrs▲ +4.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.4%People aged 65 and over29.3%Children under 1516.3%People in a de facto relationship9.6%▲ +30.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Buderim - North, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Seniors (65+)29.3%

Older adults (45–64)26.0%

Young adults (25–44)19.5%

Children (0–14)16.3%

Youth (15–24)8.9%

Marital status

In Buderim - North, the largest group is Married at 54%, followed by Never married (25%) and Divorced (11%).

Married54%
Never married25%
Divorced11%
Widowed8%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Buderim - North, the largest group is Australia at 84%, followed by England (8%) and New Zealand (5%).

Australia72.6%

England7.0%

New Zealand4.1%

South Africa1.7%

India0.4%

Philippines0.4%

Italy0.2%

Nepal0.2%

China0.1%

Vietnam0.0%

Ancestry

In Buderim - North, the largest group is English at 39%, followed by Australian (27%) and Scottish (11%).

English47.4%

Australian33.3%

Scottish14.0%

Irish13.4%

German7.4%

Italian2.6%

Dutch1.8%

Chinese0.8%

Indian0.7%

Filipino0.6%

Language

People using another language at home5.2%

Language used at home

In Buderim - North, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (0%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only90.2%

Italian0.3%

Mandarin0.3%

Tagalog0.2%

Hindi0.1%

Greek0.1%

Arabic0.0%

Punjabi0.0%

Cantonese0.0%

Vietnamese0.0%

Religion

People with no religion42.3%

Religious affiliation

In Buderim - North, the largest group is Christianity at 52%, followed by No religion (45%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity52%
No religion45%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism1%
Other religions0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1259.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher27.0%

Highest year of school

In Buderim - North, the largest group is Year 12 at 64%, followed by Year 10 (22%) and Year 11 (8%).

Year 1259.8%

Year 1020.7%

Year 117.3%

Year 9 or below6.4%

Highest qualification level

In Buderim - North, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 32%, followed by Certificate III / IV (31%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Bachelor degree27.0%

Certificate III / IV26.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.0%

Postgraduate degree8.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.8%

Certificate I / II1.5%

Field of qualification

In Buderim - North, the largest group is Management & commerce at 20%, followed by Health (17%) and Engineering & related (14%).

Management & commerce17.6%

Health14.9%

Engineering & related12.5%

Society & culture11.1%

Education10.5%

Architecture & building6.8%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.9%

Creative arts3.8%

Natural & physical sciences2.5%

Agriculture & environment2.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$761▲ +43.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,583▲ +56.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,091▲ +55.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week12.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week21.4%

Household income distribution

In Buderim - North, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 29%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and Under $650 (19%).

$650–$1,49927.2%

$1,500–$2,99926.3%

Under $65017.3%

$4,000 or more11.7%

$3,000–$3,9999.7%

Personal income distribution

In Buderim - North, the largest group is Under $650 at 44%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (18%).

Under $65041.0%

$650–$1,49930.5%

$1,500–$2,99916.8%

$3,000 or more5.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition31.7%People with a mental health condition8.3%People needing help with daily activities6.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Buderim - North, the largest group is None at 66%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (8%).

None60.8%

One condition20.7%

Two conditions7.1%

Three or more3.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Buderim - North, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Other condition (16%) and Mental health (15%).

Arthritis12.3%

Other condition9.3%

Mental health8.3%

Asthma8.1%

Heart disease6.1%

Cancer4.7%

Diabetes3.4%

Lung condition2.3%

Stroke1.2%

Dementia1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.7%People providing unpaid care12.2%People caring for children unpaid25.4%People who served in the Defence Force4.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework25.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families10.4%People living alone26.8%▼ -1.1%since 2011

Family composition

In Buderim - North, the largest group is Couples with children at 54%, followed by Couples without children (35%) and One-parent families (10%).

Couples with children54%
Couples without children35%
One-parent families10%
Other families1%

Household size

In Buderim - North, the largest group is 2 people at 38%, followed by 1 person (27%) and 4 people (14%).

2 people38.1%

1 person26.8%

4 people13.8%

3 people13.5%

5 people5.6%

6 or more2.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$460▲ +39.4%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,028▲ +4.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011 Households renting16.3%Homes owned outright41.4%Separate (detached) houses79.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms77.0%▲ +0.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Buderim - North, the largest group is Owned outright at 42%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Rented (17%).

Owned outright42%
Owned with a mortgage34%
Rented17%
Other tenure7%

Types of homes

In Buderim - North, the largest group is Separate house at 80%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (11%) and Flat or apartment (9%).

Separate house80%
Townhouse / semi-detached11%
Flat or apartment9%

Bedrooms per home

In Buderim - North, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 35%, followed by 4 bedrooms (33%) and 2 bedrooms (19%).

3 bedrooms34.8%

4 bedrooms33.0%

2 bedrooms18.4%

5 or more9.2%

1 bedroom3.1%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Buderim - North, the largest group is $350–$549 at 44%, followed by $550–$749 (24%) and $200–$349 (16%).

$350–$54942.9%

$550–$74923.1%

$200–$34915.5%

Under $20010.4%

$750 or more5.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Buderim - North, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (24%) and $3,000 or more (19%).

$1,800–$2,99938.6%

$1,000–$1,79922.3%

$3,000 or more17.8%

Under $1,00014.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.3%▼ -32.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Buderim - North, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 39%, followed by 1 vehicle (36%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

2 vehicles39.3%

1 vehicle36.2%

3 vehicles12.3%

4 or more6.9%

No vehicle5.3%

How people get to work

In Buderim - North, the largest group is Car (driver) at 73%, followed by Worked at home (21%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)62.0%

Worked at home17.5%

Car (passenger)3.5%

Walked1.3%

Bus0.5%

Bicycle0.3%

Train0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years43.6%Recent arrivals from overseas8.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.1%Labour-force participation54.6%Employed full-time52.1%

Industries people work in

In Buderim - North, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 21%, followed by Construction (11%) and Education & training (10%).

Health care & social assistance20.4%

Construction10.6%

Education & training10.0%

Retail trade8.9%

Professional & technical8.3%

Accommodation & food6.9%

Public administration & safety4.3%

Manufacturing4.0%

Other services3.6%

Administrative & support3.3%

Occupations people work in

In Buderim - North, the largest group is Professionals at 28%, followed by Managers (14%) and Technicians & trades (13%).

Professionals27.0%

Managers14.1%

Technicians & trades13.0%

Clerical & administrative12.6%

Community & personal service11.9%

Sales workers8.5%

Labourers7.3%

Machinery operators & drivers3.6%

Areas within Buderim - North

Buderim - North Block 1 Buderim - North Block 2 Buderim - North Block 3 Buderim - North Block 4 Buderim - North Block 5 Buderim - North Block 6 Buderim - North Block 7 Buderim - North Block 8 Buderim - North Block 9 Buderim - North Block 10 Buderim - North Block 11 Buderim - North Block 12 Buderim - North Block 13 Buderim - North Block 14 Buderim - North Block 15 Buderim - North Block 16

Nearby areas

Buderim - South Diddillibah - Rosemount Maroochydore - Kuluin Sippy Downs Mountain Creek Mooloolaba - Alexandra Headland Marcoola - Mudjimba Bli Bli

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