Buderim vs Mons
Buderim scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Buderim (1063) sits above Mons (1061). Mons skews owner-occupied (89%), Buderim runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
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Buderim and Mons side by side
| Measure | Buderim | Mons |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $830/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1063 | 1061 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 25 |
| Population | 31,430 | 1,179 |
| Median age | 46 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1585 mm | 1585 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 29.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Buderim edges out on average school ICSEA (1063 vs 1061). Mons also has a higher family-household share (91% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Buderim vs Mons: common questions
Does Buderim or Mons have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Buderim scores 1063 vs 1061 in Mons. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Buderim or Mons?
Buderim scores 28/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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