Shellharbour City Council
Blackbutt
Blackbutt at a glance
Median house
$925,000
+4.5% year on year
Median unit
$343,440
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
3,291
Median age 43
About
Welcome to Blackbutt.
Blackbutt is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$925,000
+4.5% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$470/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
$925,000
+4.5% annual growth
$343,440
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
3,291
Median age: 43
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.64%
Based on $925,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.36%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+4.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202669%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +4.5%/yr
2021
$742K
5-year change
+25%
2026
$925K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
3,291
Median age
43
Family households
77%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
761
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
34
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Blackbutt.
Local schools for Blackbutt
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Oak Flats High School
Balarang Public School
Barrack Heights Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Blackbutt.
- What is the median house price in Blackbutt?
- The median house price in Blackbutt, NSW 2529 is $925,000. The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is +4.5%.
- What is the Blackbutt postcode?
- Blackbutt is in the 2529 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Blackbutt?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $470, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Blackbutt?
- There are 20 schools serving Blackbutt on this page, including Oak Flats High School, Balarang Public School, Barrack Heights Public School.
- How walkable is Blackbutt?
- Blackbutt has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Blackbutt?
- Blackbutt is close to Shellharbour Square, Shellharbour City Centre, Flinders, Balarang, Barrack Heights.
- What is the population of Blackbutt?
- Blackbutt has approximately 3,291 residents. The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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