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Butterwick NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Butterwick NSW is 190 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Butterwick is $841 per week ($43,732 per year). Median rent in Butterwick is $650 per week ($2,817 per month). Butterwick has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Butterwick has a population density of 15.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Butterwick is $2,275.

There were 11 recorded offences in Butterwick in 2023-24, a rate of 58 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (6 offences).

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Butterwick Population

residents (Census 2021)

Butterwick Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$841/wk

$43,732 per year

#2928 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$650/wk

$2,817 per month

#121 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,275/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Butterwick Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.2% (93) Female 52.8% (104)

Population Density

15.8

people per km²

190 people · 12.1 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,650

Family income/wk

Butterwick 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Butterwick Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.9% 27 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

49.1% 26 dwellings

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

Butterwick Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Butterwick Religion

No Religion

45.5%

Anglican

19.3%

Catholic

16.0%

Not stated

8.6%

Uniting Church

3.7%

Baptist

2.7%

Christian (other)

2.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Butterwick Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.2%

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

Butterwick Employment

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Employed full-time

39.0% 57 people

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Employed part-time

25.3% 37 people

🏠

Not in labour force

35.6% 52 people

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

Butterwick Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.5%

Bachelor Degree

27.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.9%

Postgraduate Degree

3.5%

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

Butterwick Occupation

Professionals

23.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.6%

Clerical & Administrative

14.7%

Managers

14.7%

Community & Personal Service

11.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.8%

Sales Workers

5.9%

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

Butterwick Field of Study

Engineering

30.6%

Management & Commerce

19.4%

Education

14.5%

Society & Culture

11.3%

Architecture & Building

8.1%

Creative Arts

6.5%

Health

4.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.8%

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

Butterwick Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Butterwick Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

9.3%

$650-$799/wk

5.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

20.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

14.8%

$4,000+/wk

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Butterwick Marital Status

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Married

57.2% 87

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Divorced

8.6% 13

🕊️

Widowed

4.6% 7

👤

Never married

29.6% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Butterwick Ancestry

Australian

37.6%

English

33.5%

Scottish

9.4%

Irish

8.6%

Dutch

5.6%

German

3.0%

Italian

1.1%

Macedonian

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Butterwick School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

39.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

18.2%

Pre-school

12.1%

Secondary — Government

12.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.1%

Vocational Education

9.1%

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

Butterwick Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.7% 6

✅

No need for assistance

98.3% 347

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

Butterwick Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.0% 25

—

Not a volunteer

83.0% 122

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Butterwick Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

23.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Butterwick How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.6%

Did not go to work

18.9%

Walked only

5.4%

Car (passenger)

4.1%

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

Butterwick Car Ownership

1 vehicle

7.0%

2 vehicles

49.1%

3 vehicles

19.3%

4+ vehicles

24.6%

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

Butterwick Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

16.4%

3 bedrooms

24.6%

4 bedrooms

36.1%

5 bedrooms

18.0%

6+ bedrooms

4.9%

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

Butterwick Population Mobility

14.0%

moved in the last year

46.8%

moved in the last 5 years

65.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Butterwick Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

368

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Butterwick Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Asthma

Heart disease

Cancer

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

Butterwick Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.2%

$1-$149/wk

8.1%

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

6.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

4.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.6%

$3,500+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Butterwick Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.6%

Couple — no children

33.9%

Couple — no children under 15

13.7%

One parent — no children under 15

3.0%

One parent — children under 15

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Butterwick Military Service

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Previously served

2.1% 3

👤

Never served

97.9% 143

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Butterwick Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.1% 19

—

Did not provide

86.9% 126

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Butterwick Children Ever Born

No children

25.8%

1 child

4.8%

2 children

61.3%

3 children

8.1%

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

Butterwick When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2011–2015

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

Butterwick Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.3%

5–14 hours

34.0%

15–29 hours

22.9%

30+ hours

11.8%

Did not do domestic work

13.1%

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

Butterwick Household Size

2 persons

49.1%

3 persons

5.7%

4 persons

34.0%

5 persons

5.7%

6+ persons

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Butterwick Where Residents Moved From

Same address

154

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

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

Butterwick Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

73.3%

Step family — no other children

13.3%

Blended family — no other children

13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Butterwick Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 11 total

Other Against Property

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

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

Butterwick Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,666/wk

Median Rent $650/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Butterwick

Your weekly income

≈ $11,553/month

Median rent $650/wk

Left after rent $2,016/wk

Rent share 24.4%

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Butterwick vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Broughton Village

Pop: 95 Income: $778/wk Rent: $600/wk

Cobbadah

Pop: 95 Income: $637/wk Rent: $75/wk

Darkes Forest

Pop: 95 Income: $933/wk Rent: $488/wk

Drake Village

Pop: 95 Income: $454/wk Rent: $180/wk

Goolma

Pop: 95 Income: $514/wk Rent: $400/wk

Hopefield

Pop: 95 Income: $890/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Butterwick

What is the population of Butterwick NSW?

The population of Butterwick NSW is 190 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 15.8 people per km².Butterwick is ranked #7,091 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Butterwick?

The median personal income in Butterwick NSW is $841 per week, or $43,732 per year.The median household income is $2,666 per week.Family income is $2,650 per week.Butterwick is ranked #2,928 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Butterwick?

Median rent in Butterwick NSW is $650 per week ($2,817 per month).Rent represents 24.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Butterwick ranks #121 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Butterwick?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Butterwick NSW is $2,275. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Butterwick?

The median age in Butterwick NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Butterwick a good suburb to live in?

Butterwick is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 190.The median income is $841/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.4% 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: 10723. All dollar figures in AUD.