Mount Hutton
NSW 2290 · Lake Macquarie
3,712 (2021) → 3,767 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Lake Macquarie local government area (est. 222,310 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mount Hutton is a moderate growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2290, about 108km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $841K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 56/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Mount Hutton has an overall score of 62/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 56/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.21%), New Zealand (1.27%), Scotland (0.59%), Philippines (0.48%), China (0.46%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.48%), Macedon (0.46%), Punjabi (0.4%), Vietnamese (0.35%), Arabic (0.32%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1014 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mount Hutton Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 937
Nearby (within 10km)
- Windale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 825
- Warners Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1035
- Warners Bay High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1052
- St Pius X Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 845
- St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1088
- Wiripaang Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 826
- Charlestown South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1064
- Lakeside SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 892
- Hunter Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 946
- St Mary's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1057
- St Paul's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1043
- Hillsborough Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1007
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Hutton
Is Mount Hutton safe?
Mount Hutton has a residential safety score of 56/100, 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 7,355 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mount Hutton?
In Mount Hutton, the median house price is $841K and the median unit price is $740K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Mount Hutton from Sydney CBD?
Mount Hutton is about 108.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Mount Hutton?
Mount Hutton has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 937 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mount Hutton?
Mount Hutton has a transport score of 56/100 and 39 bus stops.