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 $874K is more affordable than 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
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
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 Q4 2025
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:
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 2025
Schools
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 961 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Buxton Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 951
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tahmoor Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 936
- Bargo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 957
- Wollondilly Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 6.1kmICSEA 1058
- Thirlmere Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 965
- Yanderra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 913
- Picton High SchoolSecondary · Government · 9.7kmICSEA 949
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
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 1,497 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Buxton?
In Buxton, the median house price is $874K. Median weekly house rent is $735.
How far is Buxton from Sydney CBD?
Buxton is about 75.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 159 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Buxton?
Buxton has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 951 (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.