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Budgewoi NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Budgewoi NSW is 3,497 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Budgewoi is $663 per week ($34,476 per year). Median rent in Budgewoi is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Budgewoi has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Budgewoi has a population density of 1253.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Budgewoi is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Budgewoi is $1,717.

There were 85 recorded offences in Budgewoi in 2025-26, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (22 offences).

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Budgewoi Population

residents (Census 2021)

Budgewoi Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$663/wk

$34,476 per year

#6105 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,717/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Budgewoi Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (1,738) Female 50.3% (1,762)

Population Density

1253.3

people per km²

3,497 people · 2.8 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,592

Family income/wk

Budgewoi Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Budgewoi Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.2% 512 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.8% 450 dwellings

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

Budgewoi Country of Birth

Australia

94.4%

England

3.7%

Croatia

0.3%

Germany

0.3%

Canada

0.3%

China

0.3%

France

0.3%

Cambodia

0.2%

Egypt

0.2%

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

Budgewoi Religion

No Religion

41.7%

Catholic

23.0%

Anglican

19.2%

Not stated

9.3%

Uniting Church

2.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.0%

Christian (other)

1.6%

Buddhism

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Budgewoi Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.5%

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

Budgewoi Languages Spoken at Home

Other

46.5%

Thai

11.6%

Greek

11.6%

Russian

9.3%

Mandarin

7.0%

German

7.0%

Spanish

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Budgewoi Employment

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Employed full-time

28.0% 694 people

⏰

Employed part-time

19.5% 482 people

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Unemployed

3.9% 96 people

🏠

Not in labour force

48.6% 1,205 people

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

Budgewoi Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.4%

Bachelor Degree

17.3%

Postgraduate Degree

4.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.3%

Certificate I/II

3.2%

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

Budgewoi Occupation

Professionals

25.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.6%

Community & Personal Service

16.3%

Clerical & Administrative

10.9%

Managers

9.0%

Labourers

7.3%

Sales Workers

6.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.8%

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

Budgewoi Field of Study

Management & Commerce

16.7%

Society & Culture

15.4%

Engineering

15.4%

Health

13.4%

Education

11.6%

Architecture & Building

9.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.6%

Creative Arts

3.9%

Agriculture & Environment

3.1%

Information Technology

1.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.5%

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

Budgewoi Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Budgewoi Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.0%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

9.5%

$500-$649/wk

6.4%

$650-$799/wk

7.6%

$800-$999/wk

8.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.0%

$4,000+/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Budgewoi Marital Status

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Married

37.1% 1,089

↔️

Separated

5.5% 160

📋

Divorced

13.4% 393

🕊️

Widowed

6.6% 195

👤

Never married

37.4% 1,097

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Budgewoi Ancestry

English

33.5%

Australian

31.8%

Irish

9.8%

Scottish

7.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.8%

Other

3.8%

German

3.0%

Italian

2.0%

Maltese

1.4%

Dutch

0.9%

New Zealander

0.7%

Chinese

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Budgewoi School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

29.6%

Vocational Education

17.6%

Secondary — Government

16.9%

Pre-school

13.4%

Primary — Catholic

9.4%

Secondary — Catholic

7.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.9%

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

Budgewoi Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.1% 524

✅

No need for assistance

91.9% 5,912

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

Budgewoi Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

9.7% 261

—

Not a volunteer

90.3% 2,417

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Budgewoi Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.5%

$300-$449/mo

2.6%

$450-$599/mo

1.4%

$600-$799/mo

3.6%

$800-$999/mo

6.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

10.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Budgewoi How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.8%

Did not go to work

23.6%

Car (passenger)

3.6%

Walked only

1.5%

Other

0.9%

Truck

0.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

Bus

0.4%

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

Budgewoi Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.2%

1 vehicle

41.0%

2 vehicles

35.8%

3 vehicles

11.0%

4+ vehicles

6.0%

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

Budgewoi Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.0%

2 bedrooms

25.0%

3 bedrooms

41.7%

4 bedrooms

22.6%

5 bedrooms

5.9%

6+ bedrooms

0.7%

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

Budgewoi Population Mobility

13.8%

moved in the last year

41.8%

moved in the last 5 years

6.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Budgewoi Indigenous Population

7.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

463

Indigenous residents

6,031

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Budgewoi Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

432

Arthritis

185

Asthma

151

Lung condition

132

Heart disease

124

Diabetes

105

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Budgewoi Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

7.2%

$300-$399/wk

6.1%

$400-$499/wk

6.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

12.2%

$800-$999/wk

10.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.1%

$3,500+/wk

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Budgewoi Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

31.7%

Couple — no children

31.4%

Couple — no children under 15

13.2%

One parent — children under 15

13.1%

One parent — no children under 15

10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Budgewoi Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 4

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Previously served

2.9% 78

👤

Never served

97.0% 2,611

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Budgewoi Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.2% 379

—

Did not provide

85.8% 2,292

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Budgewoi Children Ever Born

No children

27.4%

1 child

15.0%

2 children

28.7%

3 children

21.1%

4 children

5.5%

5+ children

2.4%

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

Budgewoi When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Budgewoi Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.4%

5–14 hours

29.2%

15–29 hours

14.3%

30+ hours

10.3%

Did not do domestic work

27.7%

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

Budgewoi Household Size

1 person

33.8%

2 persons

34.3%

3 persons

13.0%

4 persons

11.2%

5 persons

5.3%

6+ persons

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Budgewoi Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,727

Moved from NSW

337

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

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

Budgewoi Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

75.7%

Step family — no other children

14.0%

Blended family — no other children

8.3%

Intact family — other children present

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Budgewoi Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 85 total

Other Against Property

Theft

Other Against Person

Assault

Property Damage

Sexual Offences

Drug Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Budgewoi Schools

schools nearby

government

953

avg ICSEA score

1,594

total students

St Mary's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 545 students

1034

ICSEA

Budgewoi Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 555 students

937

ICSEA

Toukley Public School Government

Primary · P-6 · 494 students

889

ICSEA

Aspect Central Coast School, Noraville Independent

Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Budgewoi Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,289/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.2%

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

If you earn X in Budgewoi

Your weekly income

≈ $5,586/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $939/wk

Rent share 27.2%

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Budgewoi vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,749 Income: $901/wk Rent: $440/wk

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Pop: 1,758 Income: $687/wk Rent: $410/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Budgewoi

What is the population of Budgewoi NSW?

The population of Budgewoi NSW is 3,497 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1253.3 people per km².Budgewoi is ranked #2,132 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Budgewoi?

The median personal income in Budgewoi NSW is $663 per week, or $34,476 per year.The median household income is $1,289 per week.Family income is $1,592 per week.Budgewoi is ranked #6,105 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Budgewoi?

Median rent in Budgewoi NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 27.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Budgewoi ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Budgewoi?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Budgewoi NSW is $1,717. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Budgewoi?

The median age in Budgewoi NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Budgewoi a good suburb to live in?

Budgewoi is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,497.The median income is $663/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.2% 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: 10639. All dollar figures in AUD.