Buttai at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
52
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Buttai.
The postcode for Buttai is 2323 (NSW).
Buttai (2323) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Buttai has roughly 52 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Buttai scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Buttai's population at 52, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
52
Median age
42
Family households
73%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$346/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
52
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Buttai.
Local schools for Buttai
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Government School Catchment
Black Hill Public School
Stanford Merthyr Infants School
Pelaw Main Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Buttai.
- What is the Buttai postcode?
- Buttai is in the 2323 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Buttai?
- Buttai is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2323, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Buttai?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $346.
- What schools are in Buttai?
- There are 20 schools serving Buttai on this page, including Black Hill Public School, Stanford Merthyr Infants School, Holy Spirit Primary School.
- How walkable is Buttai?
- Buttai has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Buttai?
- Buttai is close to Buchanan, Four Mile Creek, Richmond Vale, Stockrington, Black Hill.
- What is the population of Buttai?
- The population of Buttai is approximately 52 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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