NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Budgewoi, 2262
Current weather
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Desirability score
- Coastal
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Life in Budgewoi revolves around the coast, with the feel of a mid-sized suburb that never strays far from the water. The beach sets the tone, while nearby towns and coastal pockets add variety without a long journey. There is a lightness to the air here, with the coast never far from mind.
Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible.
Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker schools and education and community and employment against similar coastal suburbs, even with parks and green space and growth momentum holding up better.
Population
- Population
- 3,497
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,289
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 205 of 1,626
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,717
- Employment rate
- 47.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 160 / 24 / 108
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $480
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 149
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 259
- Against the person
- 101
- Against property
- 95
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 74.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 35 residents
- State safety percentile
- 52.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +18.6%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order123
- Domestic Violence Related Assault194
- Fraud108
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment237
- Malicious Damage To Property160
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 937
- Budgewoi Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
60 public transport stops in this suburb
- 43 Sunrise Av
- Noela Pl Opp Elua Av
- Noela Pl Opp Halekulani Oval
- Scenic Dr At Webster Av
- Sunrise Av Before Natuna Av
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
141 planning-related records
2026· 12 proposals
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure54 OURRINGO STREET BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool20 DIAMOND HEAD DRIVE BUDGEWOI 2262Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1 KALANI STREET BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise75 SCENIC DRIVE BUDGEWOI 2262Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure25 WEEMALA STREET BUDGEWOI 2262Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure201 SCENIC DRIVE BUDGEWOI 2262Under Assessment
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure105 DIAMOND HEAD DRIVE BUDGEWOI 2262Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20 COONANGA AVENUE BUDGEWOI 2262Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development22 SOMERVILLE CLOSE BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
February 2026
- Advertising and signage; Retail Premise95-97 SCENIC DRIVE BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure56 NATUNA AVENUE BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home3 WEEMALA STREET BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
2025· 13 proposals
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure39 COONANGA AVENUE BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure41 SCENIC CIRCLE BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure59 SUNRISE AVENUE BUDGEWOI 2262Under Assessment
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18 SONOMA ROAD BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 ERUDGEREE STREET BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)1 MIMOSA ROAD BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home3 WEEMALA STREET BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
June 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation95 Natuna Ave BudgewoiDetermined
March 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure143 BUDGEWOI ROAD BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 OURRINGO STREET BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
February 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; Swimming pool1 COLOMA STREET BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool24 SCENIC CIRCLE BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
January 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation12 BOOMERANG STREET BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
2024· 15 proposals
December 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool11 MIMOSA ROAD BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1 COONANGA AVENUE BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia11 ERUDGEREE STREET BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure24 KAILUA AVENUE BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure167 BUDGEWOI ROAD BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 UWA STREET BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
- Pub; Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and tradingOcean Street & Budgewoi Circuit BUDGEWOI NSW 2262Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Swimming pool30 SONOMA ROAD BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space46 LAELANA AVENUE BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
August 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool3 DELIA AVENUE BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space76 DELIA AVENUE BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
- Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 BUDGEWOI CIRCLE BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation42 MANOA ROAD BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
July 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure1 WEEMALA STREET BUDGEWOI 2262Withdrawn
June 2024
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home3 WEEMALA STREET BUDGEWOI 2262Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
70 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Budgewoi CellarsAlcohol
- Bbq (4)
- Bench (8)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- 36 Sunrise AvBus stop
- 43 Sunrise AvBus stop
- Budgewoi Rd opp Slade ParkBus stop
- Halekulani Oval, Noela PlBus stop
- Noela Pl at Elua AvBus stop
- Noela Pl opp Elua AvBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
6 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Ashley Chapman ReservePark
- Budgewoi Lions ParkPark
- Budgewoi Rotary ParkPark
- Halekulani OvalPark
- Scenic Circle ReservePark
- Woodland Parkway ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 45.1/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 38% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2589th in Australia
- State rank
- 816th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #43 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #87 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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