NSW · Lake Macquarie Council
Buttaba, 2283
Current weather
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67% humidity · 13.5 km/h wind · 20.8° / 13.8° today · 3.1 mm rain
Updated
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Lake Macquarie, Buttaba is a settled smaller community with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. You get space and calm here, while the city and neighbouring suburbs are still close enough for regular outings. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, with local dining and lifestyle amenities and transport and access the main drags compared with similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,204
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,875
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 33 of 464
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 55.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 37 / 8 / 5
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 89
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 100
- Against the person
- 28
- Against property
- 26
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 83.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 43 residents
- State safety percentile
- 57.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -1.7%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions387
- Domestic Violence Related Assault156
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment194
- Malicious Damage To Property138
- Transport Regulatory Offences278
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
19 public transport stops in this suburb
- Clydebank Rd At Buttaba Hills Rd
- Ilford Av After Clydebank Rd
- Ilford Av At Canowie Cres
- Ilford Av At Newark St
- Wangi Rd At Buttaba Hills Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
84 planning-related records
2026· 7 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure10 WELWYN CLOSE BUTTABA 2283Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Subdivision11 NEWARK STREET BUTTABA 2283Additional Information Requested
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27A EARSWICK CRESCENT BUTTABA 2283Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool39A EARSWICK CRESCENT BUTTABA 2283Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Jetty49 ILFORD AVENUE BUTTABA 2283Under Assessment
- Subdivision25 EARSWICK CRESCENT BUTTABA 2283Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure49 ILFORD AVENUE BUTTABA 2283Additional Information Requested
2025· 14 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Garage, carport or carparking space7 SOUTHAMPTON AVENUE BUTTABA 2283Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 ILFORD AVENUE BUTTABA 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport3 MANCHESTER CLOSE BUTTABA 2283Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure46 WREXHAM CIRCLET BUTTABA 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 EARSWICK CRESCENT BUTTABA 2283Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool3 RHUBINA WAY BUTTABA 2283Determined
April 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 EARSWICK CRESCENT BUTTABA 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 ILFORD AVENUE BUTTABA 2283Determined
February 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Garage, carport or carparking space36 WREXHAM CIRCLET BUTTABA 2283Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 GLEN GORY AVENUE BUTTABA 2283Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure30 ILFORD AVENUE BUTTABA 2283Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Jetty1 SHANNON VALE PLACE BUTTABA 2283Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space17 ILFORD AVENUE BUTTABA 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure29 DARLINGTON DRIVE BUTTABA 2283Determined
2024· 12 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure15 ILFORD AVENUE BUTTABA 2283Determined
November 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure19 DARLINGTON DRIVE BUTTABA 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureLOT 384, DP 11287, 32 FRED AVERY DRIVE BUTTABADetermined
September 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure32 WREXHAM CIRCLET BUTTABA 2283Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies5 HASLEMERE CRESCENT BUTTABA 2283Determined
July 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah13 NEWARK STREET BUTTABA 2283Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space9 WELWYN CLOSE BUTTABA 2283Determined
June 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 CANOWIE CRESCENT BUTTABA 2283Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house15 CANOWIE CRESCENT BUTTABA 2283Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Subdivision3 ILFORD AVENUE BUTTABA 2283Determined
April 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support9 SOUTHAMPTON AVENUE BUTTABA 2283Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25 EARSWICK CRESCENT BUTTABA 2283Determined
2023· 7 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure130 BUTTABA HILLS ROAD BUTTABA 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure130 BUTTABA HILLS ROAD BUTTABA 2283Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support39 ILFORD AVENUE BUTTABA 2283Determined
June 2023
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs128 BUTTABA HILLS ROAD BUTTABA 2283Determined
- Dwelling; Retaining walls, protection of trees127 BUTTABA HILLS ROAD BUTTABA 2283Determined
May 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces39 ILFORD AVENUE BUTTABA 2283Determined
March 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development21 ILFORD AVENUE BUTTABA 2283Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Ilford Av after Clydebank RdBus stop
- Ilford Av at Newark StBus stop
- Ilford Av opp Clydebank RdBus stop
- Ilford Av opp Newark StBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 24.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6155th in Australia
- State rank
- 1917th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #401 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #837 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Ilford Av after Clydebank Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Ilford Av at Newark Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Ilford Av opp Clydebank Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Ilford Av opp Newark Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime387
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime156
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime194
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime138
- Transport Regulatory Offencescrime278
- Clydebank Rd At Buttaba Hills Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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