Budgewoi Peninsula at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
21.4k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Budgewoi Peninsula.
The postcode for Budgewoi Peninsula is 2262 (NSW).
Budgewoi Peninsula (2262) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Budgewoi Peninsula has roughly 21,411 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Budgewoi Peninsula 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 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Budgewoi Peninsula's population at 21,411, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
21,411
Median age
39
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)
$385/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$327/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
21,411
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Budgewoi Peninsula.
Local schools for Budgewoi Peninsula
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Government School Catchment
Lake Munmorah Public School
Lake Munmorah High School
Budgewoi 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 Peninsula.
- What is the Budgewoi Peninsula postcode?
- Budgewoi Peninsula is in the 2262 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Budgewoi Peninsula?
- Budgewoi Peninsula is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2262, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Budgewoi Peninsula?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $385, for units it's $327.
- What schools are in Budgewoi Peninsula?
- There are 17 schools serving Budgewoi Peninsula on this page, including Lake Munmorah Public School, Lake Munmorah High School, Budgewoi Public School.
- How walkable is Budgewoi Peninsula?
- Budgewoi Peninsula has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Budgewoi Peninsula?
- Budgewoi Peninsula is close to Freemans, Lake Munmorah, Budgewoi, Halekulani, Wybung.
- What is the population of Budgewoi Peninsula?
- The population of Budgewoi Peninsula is approximately 21,411 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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