Budgong NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Budgong NSW is 87 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Budgong is $668 per week ($34,736 per year). Budgong has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Budgong has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Budgong is England. The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Budgong is $1,500.

There were 1 recorded offences in Budgong in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Budgong Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Budgong Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$668/wk
$34,736 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Budgong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (44) Female 51.1% (46)

Population Density

2.1
people per km²
87 people · 42.4 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,666
Family income/wk

Budgong Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Budgong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
52.8% 19 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
47.2% 17 dwellings

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

Budgong Country of Birth

Australia
90.7%
England
9.3%

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

Budgong Religion

No Religion
59.8%
Anglican
17.2%
Catholic
10.3%
Uniting Church
5.7%
Not stated
3.4%
Christian (other)
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Budgong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
58.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.0%

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

Budgong Employment

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Employed full-time
29.3% 22 people
Employed part-time
20.0% 15 people
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Not in labour force
50.7% 38 people

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

Budgong Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
36.0%
Certificate III/IV
26.0%
Bachelor Degree
20.0%
Postgraduate Degree
18.0%

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

Budgong Occupation

Professionals
28.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
21.4%
Managers
14.3%
Labourers
14.3%
Community & Personal Service
10.7%
Clerical & Administrative
10.7%

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

Budgong Field of Study

Engineering
30.4%
Management & Commerce
26.1%
Creative Arts
17.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
13.0%
Health
13.0%

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

Budgong Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Budgong Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
11.8%
$650-$799/wk
14.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
20.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
14.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
20.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Budgong Marital Status

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Married
53.0% 44
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Divorced
10.8% 9
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Widowed
9.6% 8
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Never married
26.5% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Budgong Ancestry

English
43.0%
Australian
21.9%
Irish
13.3%
Scottish
10.9%
Other
3.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.3%
Dutch
2.3%
Italian
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Budgong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
36.4%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
36.4%
Secondary — Government
27.3%

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

Budgong Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.2% 9
No need for assistance
94.8% 163

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

Budgong Volunteering

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Volunteer
26.7% 20
Not a volunteer
73.3% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Budgong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
30.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
23.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
46.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Budgong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.3%
Truck
14.3%
Did not go to work
11.4%

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

Budgong Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.9%
2 vehicles
52.8%
3 vehicles
22.2%
4+ vehicles
11.1%

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

Budgong Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
12.0%
3 bedrooms
36.0%
4 bedrooms
52.0%

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

Budgong Population Mobility

14.4%
moved in the last year
40.0%
moved in the last 5 years
2.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Budgong Indigenous Population

7.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
14
Indigenous residents
166
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Budgong Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
7
Asthma
3

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

Budgong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.1%
$150-$299/wk
8.5%
$300-$399/wk
13.6%
$500-$649/wk
10.2%
$650-$799/wk
13.6%
$800-$999/wk
10.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
20.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Budgong Family Structure

Couple — no children
48.1%
Couple — children under 15
32.5%
Couple — no children under 15
15.6%
One parent — children under 15
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Budgong Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular
5.0% 4
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Previously served
5.0% 4
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Never served
90.0% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Budgong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
22.2% 18
Did not provide
77.8% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Budgong Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
2 children
25.0%
4 children
25.0%

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

Budgong When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
5
1971–1980
3

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

Budgong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.3%
5–14 hours
36.0%
15–29 hours
24.0%
30+ hours
10.7%
Did not do domestic work
16.0%

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

Budgong Household Size

1 person
13.5%
2 persons
51.4%
3 persons
27.0%
6+ persons
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Budgong Where Residents Moved From

Same address
77
Moved from NSW
10

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

Budgong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Budgong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2023
2024
2025

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

Budgong Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,562/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Budgong

≈ $6,769/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,562/wk
Rent share

Budgong vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Budgong

What is the population of Budgong NSW?

The population of Budgong NSW is 87 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Budgong?

The median personal income in Budgong NSW is $668 per week, or $34,736 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,666 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Budgong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Budgong NSW is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Budgong?

The median age in Budgong NSW is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Budgong a good suburb to live in?

Budgong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 87.The median income is $668/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10641. All dollar figures in AUD.