Butterwick at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
190
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Butterwick.
The postcode for Butterwick is 2321 (NSW).
Butterwick (2321) sits in the Port Stephens region of NSW.
Butterwick has roughly 190 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Butterwick scores 0/100 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 8 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Butterwick's population at 190, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
190
Median age
42
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
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)
$427/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$650/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
190
Median age: 42
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Butterwick.
Local schools for Butterwick
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Government School Catchment
Iona Public School
Paterson Public School
Largs 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 Butterwick.
- What is the Butterwick postcode?
- Butterwick is in the 2321 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- Where is Butterwick?
- Butterwick is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2321, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- What is the average rent in Butterwick?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $427, for units it's $650.
- What schools are in Butterwick?
- There are 8 schools serving Butterwick on this page, including Iona Public School, Paterson Public School, Largs Public School.
- How walkable is Butterwick?
- Butterwick has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Butterwick?
- Butterwick is close to Iona, Woodville, Mindaribba, Wallalong, Duns Creek.
- What is the population of Butterwick?
- The population of Butterwick is approximately 190 (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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