Budden at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
16
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Budden.
The postcode for Budden is 2849 (NSW).
Budden (2849) sits in the Singleton region of NSW.
Budden has roughly 16 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Budden scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Budden's population at 16, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
16
Median age
58
Family households
80%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$16/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
16
Median age: 58
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Budden.
Local schools for Budden
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Government School Catchment
Lue Public School
Rylstone Public School
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Frequently asked
About Budden.
- What is the Budden postcode?
- Budden is in the 2849 postcode, in NSW, in the Singleton Council region.
- Where is Budden?
- Budden is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2849, in the Singleton Council region.
- What is the average rent in Budden?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $16.
- What schools are in Budden?
- There are 2 schools serving Budden on this page, including Lue Public School, Rylstone Public School.
- How walkable is Budden?
- Budden has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Budden?
- Budden is close to Lee Creek, Barigan, Upper Bylong, Bylong, Ginghi.
- What is the population of Budden?
- The population of Budden is approximately 16 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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