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Buff Point NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Buff Point, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Buff Point NSW is 3,559 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Buff Point is $657 per week ($34,164 per year). Median rent in Buff Point is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Buff Point has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Buff Point has a population density of 1699.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Buff Point is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Buff Point is $1,733.
There were 41 recorded offences in Buff Point in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (14 offences).
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Buff Point Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Buff Point Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Buff Point Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Buff Point Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Buff Point Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Buff Point Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Buff Point Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Buff Point Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Buff Point Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Buff Point Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Buff Point Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Buff Point Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Buff Point Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Buff Point Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Buff Point School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Buff Point Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Buff Point Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Buff Point Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Buff Point How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Buff Point Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Buff Point Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Buff Point Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Buff Point Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Buff Point Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Buff Point Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Buff Point Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Buff Point Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Buff Point Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Buff Point Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Buff Point When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Buff Point Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Buff Point Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Buff Point Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Buff Point Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Buff Point Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 41 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Buff Point Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buff Point
What is the population of Buff Point NSW?
The population of Buff Point NSW is 3,559 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1699.5 people per km².Buff Point is ranked #2,114 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Buff Point?
The median personal income in Buff Point NSW is $657 per week, or $34,164 per year.The median household income is $1,323 per week.Family income is $1,679 per week.Buff Point is ranked #6,209 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Buff Point?
Median rent in Buff Point NSW is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 28.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Buff Point ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Buff Point?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Buff Point NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Buff Point?
The median age in Buff Point NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Buff Point a good suburb to live in?
Buff Point is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,559.The median income is $657/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.7% 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: 10642. All dollar figures in AUD.