Budgewoi at a glance
Weekly rent
$630
Houses · units $480
Population
3,497
Median age 44
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2262), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Budgewoi.
Median house price
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Sales data as of September 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$630/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$480/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
3,497
Median age: 44
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
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The brief
What to know about Budgewoi.
The postcode for Budgewoi is 2262 (NSW), Central Coast Council.
Budgewoi (2262) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Budgewoi has roughly 3,497 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Budgewoi scores 20/100 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Budgewoi's population at 3,497, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,497
Median age
44
Family households
63%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
179
total offences in 2026
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 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
20
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Budgewoi.
Local schools for Budgewoi
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Government School Catchment
Budgewoi Public School
Toukley Public School
Northlakes Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Budgewoi.
- What is the Budgewoi postcode?
- Budgewoi is in the 2262 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Budgewoi?
- Budgewoi is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2262, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Budgewoi?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $630, for units it's $480.
- What schools are in Budgewoi?
- There are 20 schools serving Budgewoi on this page, including Budgewoi Public School, Toukley Public School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Budgewoi?
- Budgewoi has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Budgewoi?
- Budgewoi is close to Halekulani, Buff Point, Budgewoi Peninsula, Colongra, Toukley.
- What is the population of Budgewoi?
- The population of Budgewoi is approximately 3,497 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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