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 $886K is around the same as 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2290 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 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
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 940
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lakeside SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 910
- Windale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 793
- Warners Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1027
- Warners Bay High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1056
- St Pius X Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 847
- St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1093
- Wiripaang Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 853
- Charlestown South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1075
- Hunter Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 955
- St Mary's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1062
- St Paul's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1023
- Hillsborough Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1020
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.
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
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.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 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 7,004 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mount Hutton?
In Mount Hutton, the median house price is $886K and the median unit price is $730K. Median weekly house rent is $720.
How far is Mount Hutton from Sydney CBD?
Mount Hutton is about 108.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mount Hutton?
Mount Hutton has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 940 (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.