Budgewoi
NSW 2262 · Central Coast
3,497 (2021) → 3,594 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Budgewoi is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2262, about 78km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $830K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 43/100, and is right by the coast. Budgewoi has an overall score of 40/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 37/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2262 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.32%), New Zealand (1.49%), Germany (0.49%), Philippines (0.46%), Scotland (0.43%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.26%), Russian (0.23%), Khmer (0.17%), Korean (0.17%), Mandarin (0.14%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 955 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Budgewoi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 937
- Toukley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 889
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1034
- Aspect Central Coast School, NoravillePrimary · Independent · 3.4km
- Gorokan High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 923
- Gorokan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 913
- Northlakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 905
- Northlakes High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 917
- Lake Munmorah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 950
- Lake Munmorah High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 925
- St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.8kmICSEA 1005
- The Lakes CollegeSecondary · Independent · 5.8kmICSEA 843
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Budgewoi
Is Budgewoi safe?
Budgewoi has a residential safety score of 37/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 8,293 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Budgewoi?
In Budgewoi, the median house price is $830K and the median unit price is $664K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Budgewoi from Sydney CBD?
Budgewoi is about 77.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 203 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Budgewoi?
Budgewoi has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Budgewoi?
Budgewoi has a transport score of 43/100 and 33 bus stops.