Budgewoi (NSW)

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According to investigations of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, combined with new addresses verified by Districts following the Census, the suburb of Budgewoi has an estimated residency of 3,629 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 132 individuals (3.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,497 individuals. The variance is calculated from a resident population of 3,628, calculated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 3 verified new addresses registered post-Census. This population translates to a density of 1,300 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure recorded across Australian locations analyzed by Districts. The 3.8% increase in the suburb of Budgewoi since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (3.4%), making it a regional leader in growth. This upward trend was chiefly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 51.0% of all population increases recently, though natural growth and interstate migration also registered positive results.

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Based on Districts aggregation of statistical area data, Budgewoi features a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 6.3%, and 3.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of March 2026, 1,643 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.1% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation lags significantly (57.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 23.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

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Based on the most recent postcode-level ATO data released by Districts for financial year 2023, taxpaying residents in the suburb of Budgewoi earn a median income of $46,680 and an average of $53,433. These figures are below the national average, and compare to a median of $60,817 and average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $51,497 (median) and $58,947 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Budgewoi rank between the 19th and 21st percentiles nationwide. The largest income bracket is the 30.2% of residents earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,095 residents), which is very close to the wider region where fall into this range. Affordability pressures are highly pronounced, with only of income left over after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile.

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The composition of residential properties in the suburb of Budgewoi at the time of the last Census consisted of 88.7% houses and 11.3% alternative dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternative options in the Sydney metro area. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Budgewoi were significantly higher than in Sydney metro at 37.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (32.8%) or renters (29.7%). The median monthly home loan payment was $1,717, which is much lower than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, while the median weekly rent stood at $350 compared to the Sydney metro average of $470. Across Australia, mortgage payments in the suburb of Budgewoi are lower than the national average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 62.8%, which consists of couples with children at 20.3%, couples without children at 25.7%, and single parent families at 15.6%. The remaining 37.2% are non-family households, including lone persons at 33.8% and group living situations at 3.8% of the total. The typical household size in the suburb of Budgewoi is 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Academic achievement in the area faces hurdles, with the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (14.3%) falling far below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This indicates a clear need and opening for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 9.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Conversely, trade and technical training is very common, with 45.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (34.7%).

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Analysis of transit options shows 33 transport stops in operation within the suburb of Budgewoi, consisting of bus services. These locations are served by 21 separate routes, which combine to offer 522 passenger trips weekly. Transit access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 137 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential character of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 94%. Households average 1.3 vehicles. Approximately 23.7% of residents worked from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Health statistics indicate notable difficulties for the suburb of Budgewoi, according to Districts research into mortality and chronic illness rates, with significant health challenges present in both younger and older demographics. The rate of residents with private health insurance is very low at roughly 48% of the population (~1,746 people). This is below the Greater Sydney rate of 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Budgewoi exhibits lower levels of ethnic diversity, with citizens representing 89.8% of the population, 88.5% of residents born in Australia, and 96.9% of households using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion at 54.4% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

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With a median age of 44, the suburb of Budgewoi is older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national benchmark of 38. The 75 - 84 age cohort is highly represented at 9.4% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 35 - 44 cohort is less common at 10.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 7.9% to 9.4%. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 group has decreased from 15.2% to 13.7%. Projections indicate that the age profile in the suburb of Budgewoi will shift significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 group is expected to lead this trend with a 46% increase ( people), growing from to . The aging trend is pronounced, with seniors aged + making up of all projected population growth. Conversely, the cohorts aged to and to are projected to shrink.

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Budgewoi currently has an estimated 206 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 124 children aged 0-2 and 82 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 4% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 3% by 2041 (to approximately 199 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 314. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.2 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.