NSW · Liverpool Council
Busby, 2168
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Busby is a practical mid-sized suburb in Liverpool, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Still within reach of the city while offering more breathing room, it suits those who want balance over bustle. Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with family life visible on every street.
Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible.
Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment against similar metro suburbs, even with parks and green space holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 4,446
- Median age
- 32
- Median household income / week
- $1,163
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 106 of 1,378
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Employment rate
- 32.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 190 / 101 / 45
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)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 169
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)
- 329
- Against the person
- 102
- Against property
- 104
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 74
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 44 residents
- State safety percentile
- 52.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +1.8%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order188
- Breach Bail Conditions401
- Domestic Violence Related Assault371
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment316
- Malicious Damage To Property287
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
- 892
- Busby 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
35 public transport stops in this suburb
- Busby Public School, South Liverpool Rd
- Heckenberg Community Centre, Green Valley Rd
- Rundle Rd At Orchard Rd
- South Liverpool Rd Before Gundibri St
- South Liverpool Rd Opp Formica Park
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).
71 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
June 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 ABERDEEN ROAD BUSBY 2168Under Assessment
May 2026
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Group home (permanent)28 KALUGA STREET BUSBY 2168Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 KINKUNA STREET BUSBY 2168Under Assessment
March 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah14 HECKENBERG AVENUE BUSBY 2168Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure27 LYNDLEY STREET BUSBY 2168Determined
2025· 6 proposals
December 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Non-standard Housing4 FRIESIAN STREET BUSBY 2168Withdrawn
October 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Group home (permanent)60 ABERDEEN ROAD BUSBY 2168Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation141 SOUTH LIVERPOOL ROAD BUSBY 2168Determined
July 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah14 HECKENBERG AVENUE BUSBY 2168Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 WENDOUREE STREET BUSBY 2168Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah14 HECKENBERG AVENUE BUSBY 2168Determined
2024· 12 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure30 LYNDLEY STREET BUSBY 2168Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Attached dwelling; Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Dual occupancy (attached); Build-to-rent80 GREEN VALLEY ROAD BUSBY 2168Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 WENDOUREE STREET BUSBY 2168Determined
October 2024
- Demolition50 BOLINDA STREET BUSBY 2168Determined
September 2024
- Demolition50 BOLINDA STREET BUSBY 2168Rejected
July 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling25 LYNDLEY STREET BUSBY 2168Determined
April 2024
- Subdivision23 KILMOREY STREET BUSBY 2168Determined
March 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure6 ARDNO STREET BUSBY 2168Operational consent issued
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure30 KINKUNA STREET BUSBY 2168Determined
January 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Attached dwelling; Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Dual occupancy (attached); Build-to-rent80 GREEN VALLEY ROAD BUSBY 2168Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling7 BUSBY ROAD BUSBY 2168Determined
- Subdivision22 LYNDLEY STREET BUSBY 2168Determined
2023· 13 proposals
December 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies21 LYNDLEY STREET BUSBY 2168Withdrawn
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 KINGARTH STREET BUSBY 2168Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling27 TUNBRIDGE STREET BUSBY 2168Determined
July 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Other28 NARANGHI STREET BUSBY 2168Determined
June 2023
- Semi-attached dwelling; Demolition; Subdivision of land; Shed4 DALKEITH STREET BUSBY 2168Determined
- Dwelling; Demolition33 ST JOHNS ROAD BUSBY 2168Determined
May 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Retaining walls, protection of trees8 MOOMIN PLACE BUSBY 2168Withdrawn
April 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development13 KINGARTH STREET BUSBY 2168Withdrawn
March 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Retaining walls, protection of trees8 MOOMIN PLACE BUSBY 2168Withdrawn
February 2023
- Secondary dwelling21 LYNDLEY STREET BUSBY 2168Determined
January 2023
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling34 ORCHARD ROAD BUSBY 2168Determined
- Semi-attached dwelling50 BOLINDA STREET BUSBY 2168Determined
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling34 ORCHARD ROAD BUSBY 2168Rejected
2022· 4 proposals
December 2022
- Demolition; Centre based childcare12 COONONG STREET BUSBY 2168Determined
- Other10A KAROOLA STREET BUSBY 2168Withdrawn
November 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development18 KINKUNA STREET BUSBY 2168Determined
- Retaining walls, protection of trees7 DALKEITH STREET BUSBY 2168Determined
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
22 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bradshaw Park, Busby RdBus stop
- Bus stop
- Busby Public School, South Liverpool RdBus stop
- Busby Rd at Lomani StBus stop
- Busby Rd opp Bradshaw ParkBus stop
- Busby Rd opp Bubsy Public SchoolBus stop
- Busby Rd opp Lomani StBus stop
- Cartwright Av after Banks RdBus stop
- Green Valley Rd after St Johns RdBus stop
- Green Valley Rd at Rundle RdBus 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
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Formica ParkPark
- Jersey ParkPark
- Johnson ParkPark
- Skillinger ParkPark
- Whitlam ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Busby Dental Clinicdentist
- First Care Medical CentreCartwright Avenueclinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 6
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
- 30.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5231st in Australia
- State rank
- 1662nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #302 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #781 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Bradshaw Park, Busby Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop
- Busby Dental Clinicamenitiesdentist
- Busby Public School, South Liverpool Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Busby Rd at Lomani Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Busby Rd opp Bradshaw Parkamenitiesbus_stop
- Busby Rd opp Bubsy Public Schoolamenitiesbus_stop
- Busby Rd opp Lomani Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Cartwright Av after Banks Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Green Valley Rd after St Johns Rdamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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