Blackbutt at a glance
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
3,291
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Blackbutt.
The postcode for Blackbutt is 2529 (NSW).
Blackbutt (2529) sits in the Shellharbour region of NSW.
Blackbutt has roughly 3,291 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Blackbutt scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Blackbutt's population at 3,291, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,291
Median age
43
Family households
77%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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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
3,291
Median age: 43
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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
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Government School Catchment
Oak Flats High School
Balarang Public School
Barrack Heights Public School
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Frequently asked
About Blackbutt.
- What is the Blackbutt postcode?
- Blackbutt is in the 2529 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- Where is Blackbutt?
- Blackbutt is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2529, 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?
- The population of Blackbutt is approximately 3,291 (2021 Census). 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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