Budgewoi vs Buff Point
The verdict
Budgewoi is more affordable, with a median house price of $771K versus $830K in Buff Point. Buff Point rates higher for liveability (53 vs 42). Budgewoi is closer to the coast (990 m vs 3.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Buff Point rates higher (57 vs 37/100 in Budgewoi).
Scores
| Budgewoi | Buff Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 45 |
| Transport | 42 | 46 |
| Education | 34 | 33 |
| Liveability | 42 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Budgewoi | Buff Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,497 | 3,559 |
| Median age | 44 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,289 | $1,323 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.5% | 17.5% |
| Born in Australia | 81.7% | 85.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Budgewoi Stable · Buff Point Stable
Property
| Budgewoi | Buff Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $771K | $830K |
| Median unit price | $664K | $544K |
| House price YoY | -10.3% | -1.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.9% | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Budgewoi | Buff Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 37 | 57 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 343 | 169 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 229 | 28 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 915 | 955 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,751 | 5,816 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Budgewoi | Buff Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Budgewoi · Buff Point
Transport
| Budgewoi | Buff Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 245 | 245 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.2 km | 7.0 km |
Liveability
| Budgewoi | Buff Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 990 m | 3.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 77.8 km | 77.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 960 m | 3.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.7 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Budgewoi | Buff Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,497 | 3,559 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,594 | 3,658 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,681 | 3,747 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.69% | 0.69% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Budgewoi or Buff Point?
Buff Point has the higher residential safety score (Budgewoi 37/100 vs Buff Point 57/100).
Which is more affordable, Budgewoi or Buff Point?
Budgewoi is more affordable, with a median house price of $771K versus $830K.
Which has better public transport, Budgewoi or Buff Point?
Buff Point has the higher transport score (Budgewoi 42/100 vs Buff Point 46/100).
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