Busby
NSW 2168 • Greater Sydney
About Busby
Busby is a residential suburb in south-western Sydney, located 37 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Liverpool. With a population of 4,446 at the 2021 census and a median age of 32, it covers 1.2 square kilometres at 64 metres elevation. The suburb was developed primarily as public housing in the 1970s and 1980s and is one of the most culturally diverse communities in the Liverpool area, with significant Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and Southeast Asian populations.
Busby is a close-knit, multicultural community with affordable housing options in Sydney's growing south-west corridor. Residents have access to the nearby Miller Technology High School and Busby Public School. Shopping is available at the Miller shopping precinct and the larger Liverpool Westfield, a short drive away. The suburb is undergoing gradual urban renewal and attracts young families and first-home buyers seeking affordability with decent transport links to Liverpool and beyond.
Busby falls under postcode 2168 and is governed by Liverpool Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Liverpool electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 901, 902 — Liverpool Station 15 min
- 901 — Miller / Green Valley 10 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Liverpool is the main commercial hub. M5 and M7 motorways provide road access.
Some local amenities within walking distance including schools and parks, but most shopping requires a car or bus.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Ashcroft High School ICSEA 8779607 8011 108-130 Maxwells Ave
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Ashcroft Public School ICSEA 8879607 8202 4-28 Sheriff St
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Busby Public School ICSEA 892South Liverpool Rd
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Cartwright Public School ICSEA 9209607 7979 157 Willan Drive
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Busby West Public School ICSEA 8959607 7573 56 Starling St
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401 Hoxton Park Road
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Busby by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Busby Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Busby" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
305 state housing + 15 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Vietnam 302
- 2. Lebanon 241
- 3. Iraq 143
- 4. New Zealand 127
- 5. Fiji 79
- 6. Samoa 77
- 7. Cambodia 64
- 8. Philippines 52
- 9. England 24
- 10. Egypt 20
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)