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Blackbutt NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Blackbutt, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Blackbutt NSW is 3,291 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blackbutt is $707 per week ($36,764 per year). Median rent in Blackbutt is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Blackbutt has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Blackbutt has a population density of 1277.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Blackbutt is England. The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Macedon. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blackbutt is $2,000.

There were 186 recorded offences in Blackbutt in 2025-26, a rate of 57 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (159 offences).

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Blackbutt Population

residents (Census 2021)

Blackbutt Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$707/wk

$36,764 per year

#5359 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$420/wk

$1,820 per month

#1513 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Blackbutt Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (1,583) Female 51.9% (1,708)

Population Density

1277.7

people per km²

3,291 people · 2.6 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,994

Family income/wk

Blackbutt Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Blackbutt Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

58.7% 494 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

41.3% 348 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Blackbutt Country of Birth

Australia

92.0%

England

4.0%

Germany

1.1%

Egypt

0.7%

Croatia

0.6%

China

0.5%

Canada

0.3%

Chile

0.3%

India

0.3%

Bosnia & Herzegovina

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Blackbutt Religion

No Religion

31.5%

Catholic

28.7%

Anglican

13.2%

Eastern Orthodox

10.6%

Not stated

5.9%

Christian (other)

5.6%

Islam

2.9%

Uniting Church

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Blackbutt Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Blackbutt Languages Spoken at Home

Macedon

51.7%

Other

11.2%

Spanish

7.8%

Greek

6.5%

Italian

6.5%

Arabic

5.6%

Portuguese

5.6%

Croatian

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Blackbutt Employment

💼

Employed full-time

32.8% 800 people

⏰

Employed part-time

20.7% 505 people

🔍

Unemployed

3.2% 77 people

🏠

Not in labour force

43.3% 1,056 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Blackbutt Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

44.0%

Bachelor Degree

22.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.7%

Postgraduate Degree

6.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.5%

Certificate I/II

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Blackbutt Occupation

Professionals

25.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.0%

Community & Personal Service

13.5%

Clerical & Administrative

12.8%

Managers

11.7%

Labourers

6.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.5%

Sales Workers

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Blackbutt Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.2%

Engineering

20.0%

Society & Culture

14.0%

Health

12.4%

Education

9.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.6%

Architecture & Building

7.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.6%

Information Technology

2.5%

Creative Arts

1.7%

Agriculture & Environment

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Blackbutt Dwelling Types

Separate house

71.4%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

18.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Blackbutt Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

1.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

6.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

6.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.2%

$4,000+/wk

11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Blackbutt Marital Status

💍

Married

49.5% 1,365

↔️

Separated

3.7% 101

📋

Divorced

8.9% 246

🕊️

Widowed

4.6% 128

👤

Never married

33.3% 920

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Blackbutt Ancestry

English

26.7%

Australian

25.1%

Other

10.3%

Macedonian

9.0%

Irish

6.8%

Scottish

5.9%

Italian

4.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.0%

German

2.8%

Spanish

2.2%

Greek

2.1%

Maltese

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Blackbutt School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

22.4%

Secondary — Government

18.1%

Vocational Education

15.3%

Secondary — Catholic

14.3%

Primary — Catholic

12.0%

Pre-school

8.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Blackbutt Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.3% 464

✅

No need for assistance

92.7% 5,862

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Blackbutt Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

9.0% 241

—

Not a volunteer

91.0% 2,424

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Blackbutt Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.9%

$300-$449/mo

2.6%

$450-$599/mo

1.9%

$600-$799/mo

1.3%

$800-$999/mo

6.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Blackbutt How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.0%

Did not go to work

21.7%

Car (passenger)

4.6%

Truck

1.6%

Walked only

1.6%

Train

0.9%

Other

0.8%

Bus

0.4%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Blackbutt Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.2%

1 vehicle

31.3%

2 vehicles

38.0%

3 vehicles

15.6%

4+ vehicles

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Blackbutt Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.4%

2 bedrooms

10.6%

3 bedrooms

37.0%

4 bedrooms

39.5%

5 bedrooms

8.1%

6+ bedrooms

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Blackbutt Population Mobility

12.3%

moved in the last year

32.2%

moved in the last 5 years

4.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Blackbutt Indigenous Population

3.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

242

Indigenous residents

6,146

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Blackbutt Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

349

Arthritis

143

Asthma

138

Diabetes

105

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Blackbutt Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$300-$399/wk

5.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

10.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.8%

$3,500+/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Blackbutt Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

33.6%

Couple — no children

27.3%

Couple — no children under 15

23.9%

One parent — children under 15

8.6%

One parent — no children under 15

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Blackbutt Military Service

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 3

🏅

Previously served

2.0% 54

👤

Never served

97.9% 2,617

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Blackbutt Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.9% 421

—

Did not provide

84.1% 2,229

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Blackbutt Children Ever Born

No children

30.6%

1 child

12.9%

2 children

31.2%

3 children

17.9%

4 children

5.2%

5+ children

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Blackbutt When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

215

1971–1980

178

1981–1990

101

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Blackbutt Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.4%

5–14 hours

26.9%

15–29 hours

12.5%

30+ hours

11.4%

Did not do domestic work

28.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Blackbutt Household Size

1 person

21.1%

2 persons

35.2%

3 persons

16.9%

4 persons

15.5%

5 persons

7.8%

6+ persons

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Blackbutt Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,755

Moved from NSW

325

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Blackbutt Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.4%

Step family — no other children

12.5%

Blended family — no other children

4.0%

Intact family — other children present

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Blackbutt Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 186 total

Other Against Property

159

Theft

Other Against Person

Drug Offences

Assault

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Blackbutt Schools

schools nearby

government

972

avg ICSEA score

8,106

total students

Shellharbour Anglican College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 981 students

1099

ICSEA

Nazareth Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 413 students

1052

ICSEA

Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 405 students

1050

ICSEA

Shell Cove Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 463 students

1049

ICSEA

Corpus Christi Catholic High School Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,126 students

1045

ICSEA

Flinders Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 518 students

1004

ICSEA

Shellharbour Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 368 students

999

ICSEA

Balarang Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 268 students

974

ICSEA

Warilla High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,020 students

968

ICSEA

Oak Flats Public School Government

Primary · P-6 · 416 students

959

ICSEA

Peterborough School Government

Combined · U · 115 students

938

ICSEA

Warilla Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 279 students

937

ICSEA

Oak Flats High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 648 students

932

ICSEA

Lake Illawarra High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 542 students

894

ICSEA

Mount Warrigal Public School Government

Primary · P-6 · 185 students

885

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 19 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Blackbutt Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,604/wk

Median Rent $420/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.2%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Blackbutt

Your weekly income

≈ $6,951/month

Median rent $420/wk

Left after rent $1,184/wk

Rent share 26.2%

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Blackbutt vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,650 Income: $628/wk Rent: $185/wk

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Pop: 1,652 Income: $1,295/wk Rent: $895/wk

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Pop: 1,671 Income: $1,021/wk Rent: $505/wk

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Pop: 1,675 Income: $819/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Pop: 1,675 Income: $448/wk Rent: $226/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackbutt

What is the population of Blackbutt NSW?

The population of Blackbutt NSW is 3,291 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1277.7 people per km².Blackbutt is ranked #2,233 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Blackbutt?

The median personal income in Blackbutt NSW is $707 per week, or $36,764 per year.The median household income is $1,604 per week.Family income is $1,994 per week.Blackbutt is ranked #5,359 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Blackbutt?

Median rent in Blackbutt NSW is $420 per week ($1,820 per month).Rent represents 26.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Blackbutt ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Blackbutt?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blackbutt NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Blackbutt?

The median age in Blackbutt NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blackbutt a good suburb to live in?

Blackbutt is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,291.The median income is $707/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10390. All dollar figures in AUD.