Buddina
QLD 4575 • Rest of QLD
About Buddina
Buddina is a coastal suburb on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, located approximately 100 kilometres north of Brisbane between Mooloolaba and Kawana Waters. With a population of around 4,200 and a median age of 43, it offers a balanced mix of families, professionals, and retirees. The suburb is predominantly Anglo-Australian with English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish ancestry, along with a notable New Zealand-born community. Buddina sits on Point Cartwright, one of the Sunshine Coast's most scenic headlands.
Buddina is best known for Point Cartwright and the adjacent La Balsa Park, offering panoramic ocean views, whale watching, and coastal walking trails. The suburb has excellent amenities including Kawana Shoppingworld (within walking distance), Woolworths on Point Cartwright Drive, quality schools, and direct beach access. The surf breaks at Buddina Beach and Point Cartwright are popular with local surfers. Residents enjoy a laid-back coastal lifestyle with cafes, parks, and the Kawana Surf Club nearby. Families and sea-changers are attracted by the combination of beachside living and modern conveniences.
Buddina falls under postcode 4575 and is governed by Sunshine Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kawana electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 615 — Mooloolaba to Caloundra via Kawana 20 mins
- 620 — Noosa Heads to Caloundra express 45 mins to Noosa
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Direct Sunshine Coast line trains from nearby Beerwah/Landsborough stations. Local bus network connects coastal suburbs. Future Direct Sunshine Coast Rail line will improve rail access.
Good walkability to beach, shops at Point Cartwright Drive, and Kawana Shoppingworld; coastal paths connect to Mooloolaba
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths119 Point Cartwright Drive Buddina 4575 QLD
Schools
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Cnr Tumut Street and Iluka Avenue
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Sportsmans Parade
Housing 2021 Census
51 state housing + 10 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 174
- 2. England 159
- 3. South Africa 42
- 4. Philippines 29
- 5. United States 27
- 6. Canada 26
- 7. India 20
- 8. Germany 17
- 9. Italy 15
- 10. Brazil 14
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)