Buxton
Buxton combines a median age of 33 with a housing stock that is 99.6% separate houses, creating a family-oriented owner-occupier profile even as its wider-area trajectory is Aging. Senior share has risen 3.8 percentage points while the young share fell 1.8 points. Household income is at the 73rd percentile, and 60.4% of dwellings carry a mortgage, so owner-occupier demand matters. Compared with nearby Bargo and Tahmoor, Buxton is smaller at 2,071 residents and more uniformly detached, with only 0.4% apartments. Growth is tracking at 1.83% annually, driven by internal migration, but service access and future affordability deserve attention.
Local council: Wollondilly (68% of the suburb; the rest sits in a neighbouring council)
Population
2,071
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,942/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
18
For homebuyers, Buxton suits households seeking land and conventional family layouts rather than apartment stock: 99.6% of homes are separate houses, 51.4% have 4 or more bedrooms, and 41.3% have 3 bedrooms. The monthly mortgage figure is $2,102 against weekly rent of $410, while mortgage commitments equal 25.0% of household income and mortgage stress is not flagged. Compared with a unit-oriented market, the limited 0.4% apartment share means less choice for downsizers or buyers wanting low-maintenance living. Check recent comparable sales, insurance, flood and bushfire exposure, and commuting costs before setting a budget, because high car use can add materially to ownership expenses.
For Buyers
For homebuyers, Buxton suits households seeking land and conventional family layouts rather than apartment stock: 99.6% of homes are separate houses, 51.4% have 4 or more bedrooms, and 41.3% have 3 bedrooms. The monthly mortgage figure is $2,102 against weekly rent of $410, while mortgage commitments equal 25.0% of household income and mortgage stress is not flagged. Compared with a unit-oriented market, the limited 0.4% apartment share means less choice for downsizers or buyers wanting low-maintenance living. Check recent comparable sales, insurance, flood and bushfire exposure, and commuting costs before setting a budget, because high car use can add materially to ownership expenses.
For Investors
Buxton presents a predominantly owner-occupier investment case. Only 14.1% of households rent, versus 60.4% with a mortgage and 23.9% owning outright, so tenant depth is narrower than in a rental-heavy suburb. Weekly rent is $410 and vacancy is 4.3%, a combination that warrants checking property-level leasing history rather than assuming fast re-letting. Seventeen development matters were lodged in the past 12 months, with recent activity including alterations, sheds and pools, pointing more to established-home improvement than a large new supply wave. Internal migration is the primary growth driver, while gentrification is Active at score 54, supporting demand but not removing price and maintenance risks.
Development Activity
Total DAs
147
Last 12 Months
18
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-28.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Buxton
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Demographics
Buxton's median age of 33 is 7 years below the national figure, but the ageing trajectory means today's young household base should not be treated as permanent. University attainment is 13.9%, 16.2 percentage points below national levels, and 9.4% of residents were born overseas, 12.2 points below the national share. English ancestry is most common at 858 people, followed by Irish at 188 and Scottish at 170. Average household size is 2.9, or 0.4 above the national figure, consistent with 48.5% of families being couples with children. Christianity numbers 1,038 and no religion 831, while Buddhism numbers 17, indicating an ancestry pattern led by English, Irish and Scottish backgrounds.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
99.6%
Houses
0.0%
Townhouse
0.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Buxton has a strongly detached housing market: 99.6% of occupied dwellings are separate houses and only 0.4% are apartments. Larger formats dominate, with 51.4% containing 4 or more bedrooms and 41.3% containing 3 bedrooms. Tenure is heavily leveraged: 60.4% are mortgaged, compared with 23.9% owned outright and 14.1% rented. The $2,102 monthly mortgage figure equals 25.0% of household income, while rent is $410 per week and vacancy is 4.3%. Compared with a denser neighbouring market, this stock supports families needing space, but the narrow apartment segment reduces choice for singles, downsizers and lower-maintenance buyers.
Mortgage / mo
$2,102
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $410.
$780
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $790
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$793
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.3%
Unoccupied
30
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.0%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
48.5%
Couples with children
34.9%
Couples, no children
15.4%
Single parent
579
Total families
Economy & Employment
Buxton's labour market is anchored by construction at 15.7% of industry employment, healthcare at 15.4%, education at 11.3%, manufacturing at 9.1% and public administration at 8.0%. That mix is reflected in occupations led by trades with 231 workers, clerical and administration with 136, labourers with 129, machinery and drivers with 126, and professionals with 121. Unemployment is 3.0%, participation is 67.0%, and 588 workers are full-time versus 334 part-time. Household income is $1,942 weekly at the 73rd percentile, while socioeconomic deciles are uneven: IEO 4, IER 8, IRSD 6 and IRSAD 5. IER ranks above IEO, suggesting stronger financial resources than education and occupation measures alone would imply.
Unemployment
3.0%
Labour Force
1,092
Unemployed
33
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.5%
Part-time
31.5%
Participation
67.0%
Employed
1,059
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
13.9%
Postgraduate
3.2%
Born Overseas
9.4%
Dwellings
672
Transport to Work
Daily life in Buxton is car-led: 76.6% of residents drive to work, only 0.7% walk or cycle, and 18.5% work from home. That pattern makes access to shops, services and rail connections important to inspect from each address rather than assuming short local trips. One local government primary school, Buxton Public School, supports primary-aged families; confirm enrolment zones and secondary-school travel for the exact property, as school catchments can cross suburb boundaries. IRSAD is in decile 5, while economic resources sit higher at decile 8, so material comfort and practical service access are not identical measures. Compared with denser suburbs, Buxton provides more detached space but fewer walkable options. Check current street-level incidents before deciding.
Drive
76.6%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
0.7%
Work from Home
18.5%
Growth Outlook
Buxton's growth outlook is positive but changing in composition. The annual trend is 1.83%, with Internal migration identified as the primary driver, while population change across the wider area is 23.5% over 10 years. The trajectory is Aging: senior share has risen 3.8 percentage points and the young share has fallen 1.8 points, so demand may shift toward established homes and accessible services over time. Gentrification is Active, with a score of 54, and rent growth has reached 48.1%. Compared with a static established suburb, this is stronger momentum, but the ageing signal means growth should not be read as a purely young-family story.
Population trend: Wollondilly council area
About 68% of Buxton sits in Wollondilly; the rest is in a neighbouring council. These are the council area's residents, not Buxton's.
Residents 2025
62,080
Growth, 5 yr average
+3.0%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+3.9%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Buxton compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buxton a good suburb to live in?
It can suit households wanting detached space, with 99.6% separate houses and a median age of 33. Car reliance is high at 76.6%, so inspect commuting routes and services carefully. Compared with a denser suburb, Buxton has a smaller market of 2,071 residents and a more spacious housing format.
What is the median house price in Buxton?
A current median house price should be checked against several recent comparable sales, rather than relying on an old figure. Buxton's $2,102 monthly mortgage figure and $410 weekly rent provide affordability context, but they are not a sale-price substitute. Compare homes by land size, condition, bushfire exposure and commuting requirements.
What schools are in Buxton?
Buxton Public School is the local government primary school. Confirm the enrolment zone for the exact address and allow for secondary-school travel beyond the immediate area. Compared with larger centres, the local school choice is limited to 1 listed government primary school, so families should check current places before signing a contract.
Is Buxton safe?
Safety should be checked at street level rather than inferred from the suburb name. Buxton covers 12.79 square kilometres and has 2,071 residents; compare current NSW Police incident information with what you observe during daytime and after dark before committing to a property.
Is Buxton good for property investment?
It may suit a long-term investor who accepts a smaller rental pool. Renting is 14.1%, weekly rent is $410 and vacancy is 4.3%; 17 development applications in 12 months also warrant checking future local supply. Internal migration and an Active gentrification score of 54 are positives, but compare purchase price, insurance, maintenance and achievable yield.
How is Buxton's population changing?
Population change across the wider area is 23.5% over 10 years, with an annual trend of 1.83% driven primarily by Internal migration. The demographic trajectory is Aging: the senior share rose 3.8 percentage points while the young share fell 1.8 points. Compared with a purely youth-led area, Buxton has ongoing growth with changing service needs.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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