Buxton
NSW 2571 · Wollondilly
2,071 (2021) → 2,454 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Wollondilly local government area (est. 61,661 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Buxton is a high growth suburb in Wollondilly, NSW 2571, about 75km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $895K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 37km inland. Buxton has an overall score of 41/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2571 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.99%), New Zealand (0.82%), Philippines (0.43%), USA (0.39%), Malta (0.34%)
Top languages: Italian (0.39%), Portuguese (0.29%), French (0.24%), Hindi (0.24%), Arabic (0.19%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 961 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Buxton Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 949
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wollondilly Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1054
- Tahmoor Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 927
- Bargo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 945
- Thirlmere Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 959
- Yanderra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 934
- Picton High SchoolSecondary · Government · 9.7kmICSEA 950
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
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Buxton
Is Buxton safe?
Buxton has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,352 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Buxton?
In Buxton, the median house price is $895K. Median weekly house rent is $740.
How far is Buxton from Sydney CBD?
Buxton is about 75.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 132 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Buxton?
Buxton has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 949 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Buxton?
Buxton has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.