Suburbs Busbys Flat

New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Busbys Flat NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Busbys Flat NSW is 57 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Busbys Flat is $237 per week ($12,324 per year). Median rent in Busbys Flat is $130 per week ($563 per month). Busbys Flat has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Busbys Flat has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Busbys Flat is $1,733.

There were 1 recorded offences in Busbys Flat in 2024-25, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

Busbys Flat Map

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📍 Busbys Flat, New South Wales — 29.0742°S, 152.7792°E

Crime: Low Med High

Busbys Flat Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Busbys Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$237/wk
$12,324 per year
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Median Rent
$130/wk
$563 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Busbys Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.4% (31) Female 44.6% (25)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
57 people · 161.4 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$774
Family income/wk

Busbys Flat Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Busbys Flat Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
64.3% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
35.7% 5 dwellings

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

Busbys Flat Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Busbys Flat Religion

No Religion
51.9%
Not stated
20.4%
Catholic
5.6%
Anglican
5.6%
Christian (other)
5.6%
Pentecostal
5.6%
Brethren
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Busbys Flat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
36.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
21.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.2%

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

Busbys Flat Employment

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Employed full-time
30.0% 12 people
⏰
Employed part-time
10.0% 4 people
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Not in labour force
60.0% 24 people

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

Busbys Flat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
35.7%
Bachelor Degree
32.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
32.1%

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

Busbys Flat Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Busbys Flat Field of Study

Management & Commerce
50.0%
Society & Culture
50.0%

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

Busbys Flat Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Busbys Flat Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
30.8%
$400-$499/wk
38.5%
$800-$999/wk
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Busbys Flat Marital Status

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Married
62.5% 30
↔️
Separated
6.3% 3
📋
Divorced
8.3% 4
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Never married
22.9% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Busbys Flat Ancestry

English
52.5%
Australian
23.7%
Irish
16.9%
Dutch
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Busbys Flat School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Busbys Flat Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
9.9% 10
✅
No need for assistance
90.1% 91

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

Busbys Flat Volunteering

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Volunteer
20.5% 9
—
Not a volunteer
79.5% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Busbys Flat Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Busbys Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Busbys Flat Car Ownership

2 vehicles
72.7%
3 vehicles
27.3%

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

Busbys Flat Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
22.2%
2 bedrooms
22.2%
3 bedrooms
38.9%
4 bedrooms
16.7%

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

Busbys Flat Population Mobility

22.0%
moved in the last year
58.1%
moved in the last 5 years
26.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Busbys Flat Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
100
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Busbys Flat Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
3
Heart disease
3

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

Busbys Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
52.8%
$150-$299/wk
25.0%
$300-$399/wk
13.9%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Busbys Flat Family Structure

Couple — no children
55.6%
Couple — children under 15
36.1%
Couple — no children under 15
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Busbys Flat Military Service

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Previously served
7.3% 3
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Never served
92.7% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Busbys Flat Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
19.4% 7
—
Did not provide
80.6% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Busbys Flat Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Busbys Flat When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3

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

Busbys Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.2%
5–14 hours
31.7%
15–29 hours
14.6%
30+ hours
14.6%
Did not do domestic work
26.8%

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

Busbys Flat Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
60.0%
5 persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Busbys Flat Where Residents Moved From

Same address
39
Moved from NSW
4

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

Busbys Flat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Busbys Flat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Busbys Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $575/wk
Median Rent $130/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.6%

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

If you earn X in Busbys Flat

≈ $2,492/month
Median rent $130/wk
Left after rent $445/wk
Rent share 22.6%

Busbys Flat vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Ballalaba
Pop: 29 Income: $575/wk Rent: $255/wk
Berry Mountain
Pop: 29 Income: $1,281/wk Rent: $660/wk
Budawang
Pop: 29 Income: $749/wk Rent: $330/wk
Camerons Creek
Pop: 29 Income: $575/wk Rent: $175/wk
Canonba
Pop: 29 Income: $900/wk
Carlaminda
Pop: 29 Income: $833/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Busbys Flat

What is the population of Busbys Flat NSW?

The population of Busbys Flat NSW is 57 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Busbys Flat?

The median personal income in Busbys Flat NSW is $237 per week, or $12,324 per year.The median household income is $575 per week.Family income is $774 per week.

How much is rent in Busbys Flat?

Median rent in Busbys Flat NSW is $130 per week ($563 per month).Rent represents 22.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Busbys Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Busbys Flat 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 Busbys Flat?

The median age in Busbys Flat NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Busbys Flat a good suburb to live in?

Busbys Flat is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 57.The median income is $237/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.6% 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: 10719. All dollar figures in AUD.