🔍

Butterwick

NSW 2321 • New South Wales

190
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
12.05 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalFamily-FriendlyNature
Advertisement

About Butterwick

Butterwick is a small rural locality in the Lower Hunter region of New South Wales, situated in the Port Stephens and Paterson area approximately 15 kilometres north of Maitland and 12 kilometres west of Raymond Terrace. Covering 12 square kilometres of fertile Hunter River floodplain and low-lying agricultural land, the locality recorded a population of 190 at the 2021 census. The area shares a landscape character with the broader Butterwick Plain, historically one of the Hunter Valley's most productive agricultural districts, supporting dairy farming, beef cattle, citrus orchards and market gardens. The locality is bounded by the meandering channels of the lower Hunter River system.

Butterwick's residents enjoy a tranquil rural lifestyle in easy reach of the Hunter Valley's growing towns and services. Raymond Terrace (approximately 12 km east) serves as the nearest commercial centre with supermarkets, schools and medical facilities, while Maitland (15 km south) provides rail connections to Newcastle and Sydney along with a wider range of retail and healthcare. The Port Stephens foreshore, including Anna Bay, Fingal Bay and Nelson Bay, is approximately 40 kilometres to the east, offering coastal recreation popular with Hunter Valley families. The combination of affordable rural properties, the Hunter Valley's wine tourism scene and proximity to both Newcastle and Sydney makes the Butterwick area attractive to farming families and rural-residential buyers.

Butterwick falls under postcode 2321 and is governed by the Port Stephens Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Paterson, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2321
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Port Stephens
Federal Electorate
Paterson
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.66°, 151.68°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
12.05 km²
Population Density
16 /km²
Elevation
0m

📣 Ad

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2321

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2321, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$52,674
Median 2023–24
$63,949
▲ 21.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$76,571

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2321; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Maitland
15 km
Hunter Line – trains to Newcastle Interchange ~25 min, Sydney Central ~2.5 hrs
Metford
18 km
Hunter Line – trains to Newcastle Interchange ~20 min

Bus Services

  • Hunter Valley Bus Lines — Raymond Terrace / Maitland ~20–30 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
165 km
By Train
~3 hrs (drive to Maitland ~15 km, then Hunter Line to Sydney Central)
By Bus
Not a practical daily option
By Car (Peak)
~2 hrs to Sydney via New England Highway and M1
By Car (Off-Peak)
~1 hr 50 min

🛣️ Raymond Terrace (~12 km) and Maitland (~15 km) are the local service hubs. Newcastle is ~40 km south-east. The Hunter Line at Maitland provides the most practical public transport to both Newcastle and Sydney.

Walkability Car Dependent

Butterwick is a rural locality with no local shops or public transport. A private vehicle is essential; Raymond Terrace and Maitland are the nearest centres for daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
190
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Port Stephens Local Government Area, which contains Butterwick. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
164.8 / 100k
2yr Down 30.1% 10yr Down 11.1%
Motor vehicle theft
197.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
353.6 / 100k
2yr Down 22.3% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
8.9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
249.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 8.0%
View all 62 offence types for Port Stephens →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

📣 Ad

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Butterwick known for? +

Butterwick's residents enjoy a tranquil rural lifestyle in easy reach of the Hunter Valley's growing towns and services.

How far is Butterwick from Sydney CBD? +

Butterwick is approximately 165 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes approximately ~2 hrs to Sydney via New England Highway and M1 in peak hour and ~1 hr 50 min off-peak.

Does Butterwick have public transport? +

The nearest train station is Maitland (15 km away, approximately null walk) on the Hunter Line – trains to Newcastle Interchange ~25 min, Sydney Central ~2.5 hrs. Bus services include Hunter Valley Bus Lines, running to Raymond Terrace / Maitland in approximately ~20–30 min.

What is the population of Butterwick? +

According to the 2021 Census, Butterwick has a population of 190 residents. It is a small locality in NSW.

Is Butterwick a good place to live? +

Butterwick is well-suited to families, offering a comfortable suburban lifestyle in NSW. Raymond Terrace (approximately 12 km east) serves as the nearest commercial centre with supermarkets, schools and medical facilities, while Maitland (15 km south) provides rail connections to Newcastle and Sydney along with a wider range of retail and healthcare.

What is the postcode for Butterwick? +

The postcode for Butterwick is 2321. It is located in New South Wales (NSW).

Is Butterwick a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Butterwick is part of the Port Stephens LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.