Mount Hutton at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
3,712
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Mount Hutton.
The postcode for Mount Hutton is 2290 (NSW).
Mount Hutton (2290) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Mount Hutton has roughly 3,712 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Mount Hutton scores 4/100 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Hutton's population at 3,712, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,712
Median age
43
Family households
66%
Lone person
30%
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)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$395/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
3,712
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
273
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.
4
20
95
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Hutton.
Local schools for Mount Hutton
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Government School Catchment
Mount Hutton Public School
Windale Public School
Lakeside 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 Mount Hutton.
- What is the Mount Hutton postcode?
- Mount Hutton is in the 2290 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Mount Hutton?
- Mount Hutton is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2290, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Hutton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $395.
- What schools are in Mount Hutton?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Hutton on this page, including Mount Hutton Public School, Windale Public School, Lakeside School.
- How walkable is Mount Hutton?
- Mount Hutton has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 95.
- What suburbs are near Mount Hutton?
- Mount Hutton is close to Windale, Tingira Heights, Warners Bay, Gateshead, Hillsborough.
- What is the population of Mount Hutton?
- The population of Mount Hutton is approximately 3,712 (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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