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Blackbutt suburb profile

Blackbutt is a primarily residential suburb in the Illawarra, part of the Shellharbour area, known for its established, tree-lined streets and low-rise housing that attracts families, steady young professionals and retirees seeking a relaxed coastal fringe lifestyle. The suburb offers a domestic, suburban feel with parks, sports fields and neighbourhood shops, while larger shopping centres and the region's beaches and coastal walkways are within easy reach. Commuting is straightforward via the main roads that link to Wollongong and other centres, so residents enjoy a quieter everyday setting without giving up access to services and recreation.

Blackbutt property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, Blackbutt sees relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values rose a solid 9.2% over the last 12 months.

Over the past three months nine houses changed hands, and houses sold in a median of 20 days over the last 12 months. There haven't been enough recent unit sales to report reliable sales or days on market figures for units.

The rental market in Blackbutt saw house rents average $778 a week, up a solid 5.9% over the last 12 months.

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Change in value
Past 12 months
9.2%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
9N/A
Median days on market
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20N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$778N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
5.9%N/A

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Blackbutt demographics

The community has 3,291 people and a median age of 43. The median total household income is $1,604 a week, roughly $83,400 a year.

Families are dominated by couples: 43.7% are couple families with children and 38.7% are couple families without children, together making up 82.4% of families. One-parent families account for 16.5% and other families 1.1%.

In Blackbutt, about 70% of homes are owner-occupied, with 41.2% owned outright and 29.0% owned with a mortgage, while 29.8% of homes are rented.

Suburbs near Blackbutt

Some popular suburbs near Blackbutt include:

  • Oak Flats: Residential suburb beside Lake Illawarra, with mature trees and neighbourhood parks.
  • Barrack Heights: Leafy, established suburb with broad residential streets and several community reserves.
  • Flinders: Small waterside suburb on Lake Illawarra with foreshore parks and walking paths.
  • Mount Warrigal: Hilly suburb known for lake views and a mix of housing styles.
  • Shell Cove: Coastal suburb centred on a sheltered harbour with promenades and waterfront housing.

How does Blackbutt compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Blackbutt’s median house price is 17.4% higher than Oak Flats’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Blackbutt have grown 0.4% higher than in Oak Flats.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Blackbutt are selling 9.1% faster than in Oak Flats.

Choose the right real estate agents in Blackbutt

In Blackbutt ,28 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 38.1% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 1.63% and 2.63%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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