Budderoo at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
7,993
Median age 69
The brief
What to know about Budderoo.
The postcode for Budderoo is 2535 (NSW).
Budderoo (2535) sits in the Kiama region of NSW.
Budderoo has roughly 7,993 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Budderoo 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 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Budderoo's population at 7,993, with a median age of 69. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
7,993
Median age
69
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
7,993
Median age: 69
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
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 Budderoo.
Local schools for Budderoo
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Government School Catchment
Jamberoo Public School
Robertson Public School
Berry Public School
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Frequently asked
About Budderoo.
- What is the Budderoo postcode?
- Budderoo is in the 2535 postcode, in NSW, in the Kiama Municipal Council region.
- Where is Budderoo?
- Budderoo is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2535, in the Kiama Municipal Council region.
- What is the average rent in Budderoo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Budderoo?
- There are 20 schools serving Budderoo on this page, including Jamberoo Public School, Robertson Public School, Berry Public School.
- How walkable is Budderoo?
- Budderoo has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Budderoo?
- Budderoo is close to Carrington Falls, Brogers Creek, Barren Grounds, Wattamolla, Woodhill.
- What is the population of Budderoo?
- The population of Budderoo is approximately 7,993 (2021 Census). The median age is 69.
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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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