Busby Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Busby Compares
Busby vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Busby | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,163 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $330 -NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,800 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 32 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 10.8% +NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2168 covers Busby, an inland suburb of Sydney about 31 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - South West region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Liverpool.
According to the 2021 Census, Busby has a population of 4,446 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $1,163, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 10.8%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 231 (5.2% of residents).
Housing in Busby includes a median weekly rent of $330, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,800, with 1,268 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Rental properties account for 53.2% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Busby scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Busby is served by Busby Public School.
Busby is part of the Liverpool statistical area in New South Wales.
Busby Details
| Postcode | 2168 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 4,446 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,163/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $461/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $330 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,800 |
| Average Household Size | 3.2 persons |
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Population Density | 3671/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,268 |
| Australian Citizens | 79.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 231 (5.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -33.91413 |
| Longitude | 150.88247 |
| Distance from Sydney | 31 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - South West |
| Area (SA3) | Liverpool |
| Local Government | Liverpool |
| Federal Electorate | Werriwa |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,124 (25.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 656 (14.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,130 (25.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 996 (22.4%) |
| 65+ years | 547 (12.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 395 (8.9%) |
| Arthritis | 369 (8.3%) |
| Diabetes | 319 (7.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 176 (4.0%) |
| Cancer | 88 (2.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 87 (2.0%) |
| Dementia | 26 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 173 (14.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 448 (36.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 393 (32.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 213 (17.4%) |
Schools in Busby
Suburbs Near Busby
Same Postcode (2168)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.