Butterwick, NSW 2321 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Butterwick is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2321, home to 190 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Port Stephens local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 141 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 190
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $2,666 /week
- Median personal income
- $841 /week
- Median family income
- $2,650 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Port Stephens
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Paterson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $650 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,275
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Iona Public School
- Paterson Public School
- Largs Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 7 bus stops
- 356 Butterwick Rd
- Butterwick Rd Before Whybin Lane
- 468 Butterwick Rd
- Green Wattle Creek Opp Jack James Cl (Hail And Ride)
- Butterwick Rd At Green Wattle Creek Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 20.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 97.2% of the 72 resolvable premises in Butterwick. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 97.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 904 across postcode 2321 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 346 violent offences, 116 theft, 111 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Butterwick?
Butterwick (NSW 2321) had 190 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Port Stephens local government area.
What is the median rent in Butterwick?
The median advertised rent in Butterwick is $650/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Butterwick?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Butterwick covering government sectors. Nearest include: Iona Public School (3.4 km), Paterson Public School (5.5 km), Largs Public School (6.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Butterwick?
Butterwick is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Butterwick?
Across postcode 2321, 904 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (346), theft (116), property damage (111). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Butterwick?
In Butterwick, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (20.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Butterwick?
7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Butterwick centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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