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Budawang NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Budawang NSW is 29 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Budawang is $749 per week ($38,948 per year). Median rent in Budawang is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Budawang has a median age of 65 years, older than the national median of 38. Budawang has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Budawang is $1,542.

There were 3 recorded offences in Budawang in 2024-25, a rate of 103 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Budawang Population

residents (Census 2021)

Budawang Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$749/wk

$38,948 per year

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Median Rent

$330/wk

$1,430 per month

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Median Age

65years

27 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,542/mo

Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Budawang Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.0% (18) Female 40.0% (12)

Population Density

0.1

people per km²

29 people · 198.8 km²

Households

1.8

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,624

Family income/wk

Budawang Age Distribution

10-14

60-64

65-69

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Budawang Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.5% 8 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.5% 5 dwellings

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

Budawang Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Budawang Religion

No Religion

46.2%

Not stated

26.9%

Anglican

15.4%

Catholic

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Budawang Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

67.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.1%

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

Budawang Employment

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Employed part-time

38.5% 10 people

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Not in labour force

61.5% 16 people

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

Budawang Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

61.5%

Certificate III/IV

38.5%

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

Budawang Occupation

Professionals

100.0%

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

Budawang Field of Study

Engineering

100.0%

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

Budawang Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Budawang Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Budawang Marital Status

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Married

62.5% 15

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Divorced

20.8% 5

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Never married

16.7% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Budawang Ancestry

English

50.0%

Australian

30.0%

Other

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Budawang School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

100.0%

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

Budawang Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

14.0% 8

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No need for assistance

86.0% 49

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

Budawang Volunteering

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Volunteer

64.3% 18

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Not a volunteer

35.7% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Budawang How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Budawang Car Ownership

1 vehicle

46.2%

2 vehicles

53.8%

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

Budawang Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

57.1%

3 bedrooms

42.9%

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

Budawang Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

20.7%

moved in the last 5 years

42.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Budawang Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Budawang Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Cancer

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

Budawang Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk

15.0%

$650-$799/wk

15.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

25.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

25.0%

$3,500+/wk

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Budawang Family Structure

Couple — no children

62.5%

One parent — children under 15

20.8%

Couple — children under 15

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Budawang Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

24.0% 6

—

Did not provide

76.0% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Budawang Children Ever Born

1 child

50.0%

2 children

50.0%

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

Budawang Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.0%

5–14 hours

23.8%

15–29 hours

33.3%

30+ hours

23.8%

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

Budawang Household Size

1 person

47.6%

2 persons

52.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Budawang Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Assault

Property Damage

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2022

2023

2024

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

Budawang Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,292/wk

Median Rent $330/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.5%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Budawang

Your weekly income

≈ $5,599/month

Median rent $330/wk

Left after rent $962/wk

Rent share 25.5%

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Budawang vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 15 Income: $449/wk Rent: $350/wk

Ginghi

Pop: 15 Income: $575/wk

Glen Fergus

Pop: 15 Income: $2,166/wk

Gragin

Pop: 15 Income: $866/wk Rent: $200/wk

Jones Bridge

Pop: 15 Income: $1,187/wk

Kyarran

Pop: 15 Income: $743/wk Rent: $165/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Budawang

What is the population of Budawang NSW?

The population of Budawang NSW is 29 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Budawang?

The median personal income in Budawang NSW is $749 per week, or $38,948 per year.The median household income is $1,292 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.

How much is rent in Budawang?

Median rent in Budawang NSW is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 25.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Budawang?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Budawang NSW is $1,542. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Budawang?

The median age in Budawang NSW is 65 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Budawang a good suburb to live in?

Budawang is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 29.The median income is $749/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.5% 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: 10633. All dollar figures in AUD.