Buddong at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
8,501
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Buddong.
The postcode for Buddong is 2720 (NSW).
Buddong (2720) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of NSW.
Buddong has roughly 8,501 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Buddong 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.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 585mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Wagga Wagga AMO station, 51.6km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Buddong's population at 8,501, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
8,501
Median age
43
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
8,501
Median age: 43
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Buddong.
Local schools for Buddong
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Government School Catchment
Talbingo Public School
Batlow Central School
Non-Government Schools
St Mary's Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
585 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.1°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
2.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Wagga Wagga AMO (52 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Buddong.
- What is the Buddong postcode?
- Buddong is in the 2720 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- Where is Buddong?
- Buddong is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2720, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- What is the average rent in Buddong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Buddong?
- There are 3 schools serving Buddong on this page, including Talbingo Public School, Batlow Central School, St Mary's Primary School.
- How walkable is Buddong?
- Buddong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Buddong?
- Buddong is close to Talbingo, Nurenmerenmong, Laurel Hill, Pinbeyan, Blowering.
- What is the population of Buddong?
- The population of Buddong is approximately 8,501 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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