Buckendoon NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Buckendoon, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Buckendoon NSW is 48 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Buckendoon is $749 per week ($38,948 per year). Median rent in Buckendoon is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Buckendoon has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Buckendoon has a population density of 3.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Buckendoon is $1,150.

There were 3 recorded offences in Buckendoon in 2024-25, a rate of 63 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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Buckendoon Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Buckendoon Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$749/wk
$38,948 per year
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Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
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Median Age
37years
1 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,150/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Buckendoon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.9% (28) Female 45.1% (23)

Population Density

3.8
people per km²
48 people · 12.8 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,166
Family income/wk

Buckendoon Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Buckendoon Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
62.5% 5 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
37.5% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Buckendoon Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Buckendoon Religion

No Religion
33.3%
Pentecostal
31.1%
Catholic
22.2%
Anglican
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Buckendoon Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
32.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Buckendoon Employment

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Employed full-time
38.5% 15 people
Employed part-time
23.1% 9 people
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Not in labour force
38.5% 15 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Buckendoon Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
47.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Buckendoon Occupation

Managers
72.7%
Community & Personal Service
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Buckendoon Field of Study

Engineering
41.7%
Management & Commerce
33.3%
Architecture & Building
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Buckendoon Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Buckendoon Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Buckendoon Marital Status

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Married
59.4% 19
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Divorced
9.4% 3
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Never married
31.3% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Buckendoon Ancestry

Australian
26.5%
English
25.0%
Irish
13.2%
Scottish
11.8%
Other
10.3%
German
8.8%
Dutch
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Buckendoon School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
61.5%
Pre-school
38.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Buckendoon Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.0% 4
No need for assistance
96.0% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Buckendoon Volunteering

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Volunteer
21.6% 8
Not a volunteer
78.4% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Buckendoon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Buckendoon Car Ownership

2 vehicles
66.7%
3 vehicles
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Buckendoon Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
33.3%
3 bedrooms
33.3%
5 bedrooms
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Buckendoon Population Mobility

6.7%
moved in the last year
32.6%
moved in the last 5 years
67.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Buckendoon Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
92
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Buckendoon Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Buckendoon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
32.0%
$150-$299/wk
12.0%
$650-$799/wk
12.0%
$800-$999/wk
16.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
28.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Buckendoon Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
65.9%
Couple — no children
26.8%
One parent — no children under 15
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Buckendoon Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
7.7% 3
Did not provide
92.3% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Buckendoon Children Ever Born

4 children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Buckendoon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.5%
5–14 hours
22.5%
15–29 hours
17.5%
30+ hours
15.0%
Did not do domestic work
22.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Buckendoon Household Size

1 person
16.7%
2 persons
55.6%
5 persons
27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Buckendoon Where Residents Moved From

Same address
42
Moved from VIC
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Buckendoon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Buckendoon Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Property Damage
2
Sexual Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Buckendoon Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,687/wk
Median Rent $350/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Buckendoon

≈ $7,310/month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,337/wk
Rent share 20.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Buckendoon vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Buckendoon

What is the population of Buckendoon NSW?

The population of Buckendoon NSW is 48 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Buckendoon?

The median personal income in Buckendoon NSW is $749 per week, or $38,948 per year.The median household income is $1,687 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.

How much is rent in Buckendoon?

Median rent in Buckendoon NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 20.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Buckendoon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Buckendoon NSW is $1,150. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Buckendoon?

The median age in Buckendoon NSW is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Buckendoon a good suburb to live in?

Buckendoon is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 48.The median income is $749/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10630. All dollar figures in AUD.