Buff Point
NSW 2262 · Central Coast
3,559 (2021) → 3,658 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.
Buff Point is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2262, about 78km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $847K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 46/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Buff Point has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 57/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2262 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.05%), New Zealand (1.29%), Scotland (0.62%), Philippines (0.39%), Italy (0.37%)
Top languages: Greek (0.34%), Spanish (0.25%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.22%), Italian (0.17%), Samoan (0.17%)
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 · 1.4kmICSEA 937
- Northlakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 905
- Northlakes High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 917
- Gorokan High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 923
- The Lakes CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 843
- Gorokan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 913
- Blue Haven Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 927
- Toukley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 889
- Aspect Central Coast School, NoravillePrimary · Independent · 4.7km
- Woongarrah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 984
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5kmICSEA 1034
- Lake Munmorah High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 925
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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 Buff Point
Is Buff Point safe?
Buff Point has a residential safety score of 57/100, 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 4,973 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Buff Point?
In Buff Point, the median house price is $847K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Buff Point from Sydney CBD?
Buff Point is about 77.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 203 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Buff Point?
Buff Point has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Buff Point?
Buff Point has a transport score of 46/100 and 36 bus stops.