Median house price
$1.12M
+1.8% change
NSW · Wollondilly Council
Buxton, 2571
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,474
Growth (1 yr)
+5.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+20.9%
Median age
33
Median income
$1,942/wk
Employment rate
65.3%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,119,000
Languages at home
2.3%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Hindi, Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Buxton anchors everyday life in Wollondilly Council, a regional smaller community with its own identity and rhythm. Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines.
Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, with buses and trains linking the suburb to surrounding areas. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
The desirability picture is around average, weighed down by softer schools and education relative to similar regional towns.
At a glance
Buxton snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$730/wk
Population (ERP)
2,474
+5.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#18
among Country & regional · Growth area
Safety
23rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
98th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
24th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 46.1/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 39% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2713th in Australia
- State rank
- 817th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #18 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #180 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $740
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 77
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,119,000
- Median price change
- +1.8%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
2,474(June 2025)
+5.1% annual · +20.9% over 5 years · 98th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +5.1%
- 5-year growth
- +20.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +120
- Change in 5 years
- +428
- Growth rank in NSW
- 98th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,800), extrapolated at +2.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,071
- Median age
- 33
- Median household income / week
- $1,942
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 30 of 701
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,102
- Employment rate
- 65.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 669 / 0 / 3
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 106
- Against the person
- 30
- Against property
- 44
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 42.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 69 residents
- State safety percentile
- 23.3th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +23.6%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions60
- Fraud34
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment55
- Malicious Damage To Property58
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault42
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 949
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 24th
School list
- Buxton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 949 · 24th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 163 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Little Possums Early Childhood Centrechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
68 public transport stops in this suburb
- Buxton Station, West Pde
- West Pde At Boundary Rd
- West Pde At Johnson St
- West Pde At Parnwell St
- West Pde Opp Boundary Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
38 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 supermarkets · 1 places of worship · 2 playgrounds · 12 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Decent local green space — 1 parks in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 68 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 15 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 55/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.48
Shopping(1)
- Friendly GrocerSupermarket
Community(3)
- Little Possums Early Childhood CentreChildcare
- Buxton Public SchoolSchool
Hassall Road, Buxton
- Buxton School of Arts HallTownhall
24A West Parade, Buxton
Sport & outdoors(17)
- Telopea ParkPark
63 East Parade
- Picnic area
East Parade, Buxton
- Playground (2)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (12)
Transport(8)
7 bus stops · 1 train stations
Other(9)
- Buxton Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
West Parade, Buxton
- Buxton NewsagentNewsagent
- Parking
- Picnic Table
- Buxton Community ChurchPlace of worship
West Parade, Buxton
- Post Box
- Public toilets
- Shelter
- TelstraTelephone
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Telopea ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Buxton Community Church
West Parade, Buxton
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Camden Hospital (26.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 82
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 33.1
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 282 mm · ~35 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 241 mm · ~30 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 11° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 179 mm · ~22 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 201 mm · ~25 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 12 proposals
August 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure56 NORWOOD ROAD BUXTON 2571Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool15-23 BEVERLEY ROAD BUXTON 2571Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure20 BALMORAL PARK ROAD BUXTON 2571Under Assessment
July 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool96 WEST PARADE BUXTON 2571Determined
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1B ERITH ROAD BUXTON 2571Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure50 COEVON ROAD BUXTON 2571Under Assessment
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support20 ALBERT KENCH PLACE BUXTON 2571Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support19 EXETER ROAD BUXTON 2571Withdrawn
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development75 HASSALL ROAD BUXTON 2571Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development26 WELLINGTON STREET BUXTON 2571Determined
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool3B COEVON ROAD BUXTON 2571Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development89 EAST PARADE BUXTON 2571Determined
2025· 13 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation20 BALMORAL PARK ROAD BUXTON 2571Determined
October 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure35 ALBERT KENCH PLACE BUXTON 2571Determined
August 2025
- Subdivision143 EAST PARADE BUXTON 2571Determined
July 2025
- Demolition22 WELLINGTON STREET BUXTON 2571Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure80 BALMORAL PARK ROAD BUXTON 2571Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure50 ARDEN ROAD BUXTON 2571Determined
June 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure49 DUTTON ROAD BUXTON 2571Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support18A WELLINGTON STREET BUXTON 2571Determined
April 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure80 BALMORAL PARK ROAD BUXTON 2571Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)53-55 EAST PARADE BUXTON 2571Determined
February 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure29 WALLAROO ROAD BUXTON 2571Determined
January 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool1A DUNROMAN LANE BUXTON 2571Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation3 PARNWELL STREET BUXTON 2571Determined
2024· 17 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure49 DUTTON ROAD BUXTON 2571Determined
November 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure22 EUCALYPTUS GROVE BUXTON 2571Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation160 BUXTON AVENUE BUXTON 2571Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure99 ARDEN ROAD BUXTON 2571Withdrawn
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation26 ARDEN ROAD BUXTON 2571Determined
September 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure22 EUCALYPTUS GROVE BUXTON 2571Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure80 BALMORAL PARK ROAD BUXTON 2571Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1A ERITH ROAD BUXTON 2571Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 GREVILLEA ROAD BUXTON 2571Determined
July 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure10 JUMBUNNA PLACE BUXTON 2571Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Agriculture105 BUXTON AVENUE BUXTON 2571Determined
- Extractive Industries (non-mining); Hours of operation and trading536 WEST PARADE BUXTON 2571Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20A GRENFELL STREET BUXTON 2571Withdrawn
March 2024
- Restaurant or cafe; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Minor building alterations (internal); Food and drink premiseSHOP 2 49 EAST PARADE BUXTON 2571Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation26 ARDEN ROAD BUXTON 2571Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool53-55 EAST PARADE BUXTON 2571Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation26 ARDEN ROAD BUXTON 2571Withdrawn
2023· 2 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure24 WALLAROO ROAD BUXTON 2571Determined
November 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support32 WEST PARADE BUXTON 2571Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Hume
- Member of Parliament
- Angus TAYLOR (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 117,449
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -1.2 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 58.1%Labor 41.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 14.6 km away).
Coalition 55.2%Labor 44.8%
2.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -5.8 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- BuxtonLabor 45.4% · Coalition 54.6% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- TahmoorLabor 43.1% · Coalition 56.9% TPP (2025)6.2 km away
- BargoLabor 38.7% · Coalition 61.3% TPP (2025)6.3 km away
- Bargo CentralLabor 42.3% · Coalition 57.7% TPP (2025)6.3 km away
- Tahmoor NorthLabor 45.1% · Coalition 54.9% TPP (2025)6.6 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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