Buff Point at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,559
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Buff Point.
The postcode for Buff Point is 2262 (NSW).
Buff Point (2262) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Buff Point has roughly 3,559 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
Buff Point 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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Buff Point's population at 3,559, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,559
Median age
44
Family households
69%
Lone person
28%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$385/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
3,559
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
207
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Buff Point.
Local schools for Buff Point
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Government School Catchment
Budgewoi Public School
Northlakes High 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 Buff Point.
- What is the Buff Point postcode?
- Buff Point is in the 2262 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Buff Point?
- Buff Point is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2262, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Buff Point?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $385, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Buff Point?
- There are 20 schools serving Buff Point on this page, including Budgewoi Public School, Northlakes High School, Northlakes Public School.
- How walkable is Buff Point?
- Buff Point has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Buff Point?
- Buff Point is close to Budgewoi, Halekulani, San Remo, Colongra, Lake Haven.
- What is the population of Buff Point?
- The population of Buff Point is approximately 3,559 (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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