Busby at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
4,446
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Busby.
The postcode for Busby is 2168 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Busby (2168) sits in the Liverpool region of NSW.
Busby has roughly 4,446 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.
Busby scores 8/100 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 5 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Busby's population at 4,446, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (45% own, 51% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,446
Median age
32
Family households
77%
Lone person
21%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
45%
Renter occupied
51%
At a deeper level
4,446
Median age: 32
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Safety
Crime and safety.
313
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.
8
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 Busby.
Local schools for Busby
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Government School Catchment
Busby Public School
Sadleir Public School
James Busby High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Busby.
- What is the Busby postcode?
- Busby is in the 2168 postcode, in NSW, in the Liverpool City Council region.
- Where is Busby?
- Busby is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2168. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Liverpool City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Busby?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Busby?
- There are 20 schools serving Busby on this page, including Busby Public School, St Therese Catholic Primary School, Sadleir Public School.
- How walkable is Busby?
- Busby has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Busby?
- Busby is close to Heckenberg, Sadleir, Cartwright, Ashcroft, Green Valley.
- What is the population of Busby?
- The population of Busby is approximately 4,446 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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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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