Blackbutt
NSW 2529 · Shellharbour
3,291 (2021) → 3,427 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Shellharbour local government area (est. 83,053 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Blackbutt is a moderate growth suburb in Shellharbour, NSW 2529, about 85km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.08M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 64/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Blackbutt has an overall score of 62/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 85/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2529 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: North Macedonia (4.98%), England (3.28%), Italy (0.76%), Germany (0.73%), Philippines (0.7%)
Top languages: Macedon (7.63%), Spanish (1.15%), Greek (1.09%), Portuguese (1%), Italian (0.91%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 972 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Nazareth Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.4kmICSEA 1052
- Barrack Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 873
- Oak Flats High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 932
- Aspect South Coast School, Barrack HeightsPrimary · Independent · 1.4km
- Balarang Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 974
- Flinders Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1004
- Warilla High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 968
- Warilla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 937
- Mount Warrigal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 885
- Corpus Christi Catholic High SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1045
- Peterborough SchoolCombined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 938
- Amity College Illawarra CampusCombined · Independent · 2.2km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Blackbutt
Is Blackbutt safe?
Blackbutt has a residential safety score of 85/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,586 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Blackbutt?
In Blackbutt, the median house price is $1.08M and the median unit price is $736K. Median weekly house rent is $800.
How far is Blackbutt from Sydney CBD?
Blackbutt is about 84.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 221 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Blackbutt?
Blackbutt has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Blackbutt?
Blackbutt has a transport score of 64/100 and 23 bus stops.