Budgee Budgee
NSW 2850 • New South Wales
About Budgee Budgee
Budgee Budgee is a small rural locality in the Mudgee region of Central Western New South Wales, situated approximately 10 kilometres north-east of Mudgee township. With a population of around 241, the area is characterised by open farmland, scenic valleys, and rural residential properties typical of the Cudgegong River catchment. It falls within the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area and is surrounded by the productive agricultural land and wine country that makes the Mudgee region famous.
Residents of Budgee Budgee enjoy a peaceful rural lifestyle with easy access to Mudgee's town amenities including shops, schools, hospitals, and the acclaimed Mudgee wine region. The area appeals to hobby farmers, rural families, and those seeking space and quiet within commuting distance of Mudgee. Outdoor activities such as fishing in the Cudgegong River, exploring local vineyards, and bushwalking in the surrounding hills are popular pastimes for the community.
Budgee Budgee falls under postcode 2850 and is governed by the Mid-Western Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Calare, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2850
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2850, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2850; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach — Mudgee / Sydney Mudgee ~15 min by car; Sydney ~3.5 hr by coach
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Car essential; Mudgee township is ~10 km away and provides all major services
Entirely rural; no footpaths or public transport within the locality; car required for all trips
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Hargraves Public School ICSEA 8406373 8524 Merinda St
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Hill End Public School ICSEA 9726337 8265 Tambaroora St
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Ilford Public School ICSEA 9646358 8507 6943 Castlereagh Highway
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Lue Public School ICSEA 8866373 6407 Swanston St
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Cudgegong Valley Public School ICSEA 9516372 3466 Madeira Rd
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Mudgee High School ICSEA 9286372 1533 41 Douro St
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Mid-Western Local Government Area, which contains Budgee Budgee. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)
