Mount Hutton, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Mount Hutton NSW is 3,712 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Hutton is $710 per week ($36,920 per year). Median rent in Mount Hutton is $395 per week ($1,712 per month). Mount Hutton has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Hutton has a population density of 1,084 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mount Hutton is England. The most common religion is No religion (40.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Hutton is $1,798.

There were 65 recorded offences in Mount Hutton in 2025-26, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (34 offences).

Population
3,712
Census 2021
Median income
$710/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$395/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Mount Hutton vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Mount Hutton is $710 a week, 7% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,334th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $395 a week, $10 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 26.0% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 43, the same age as in the typical NSW suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMount HuttonTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$710/wk$765/wk −7%$766/wk
Household income$1,519/wk$1,704/wk −11%$1,637/wk
Rent$395/wk$385/wk +3%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,798/mo$1,965/mo −8%$1,733/mo
Median age4343 0 yrs42
Rent share of household income26.0%22.6% +3.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Mount Hutton, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Mount Hutton Population

3,712 residents at the 2021 Census.

Mount Hutton Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$710/wk
$36,920 per year
Ranked 5,302 of 14,663
Median Rent
$395/wk
$1,712 per month
Ranked 2,200 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,798/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Mount Hutton Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,519/wk
Median rent $395/wk
Rent to income 26.0%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Mount Hutton against your income

About $6,582 a month
Median rent $395/wk
Left after rent $1,124/wk
Rent share 26.0%

Mount Hutton Schools

20
schools nearby
15
government
990
avg ICSEA score
7,481
total students
Eleebana Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 506 students
1105
ICSEA
St Mary's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 418 students
1093
ICSEA
Charlestown South Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 235 students
1075
ICSEA
Biddabah Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 348 students
1065
ICSEA
St Mary's Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 989 students
1062
ICSEA
Warners Bay High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,161 students
1056
ICSEA
Charlestown Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 234 students
1037
ICSEA
Warners Bay Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 340 students
1027
ICSEA
St Paul's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 294 students
1023
ICSEA
Hillsborough Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 164 students
1020
ICSEA
Cardiff South Public School Government
Primary · P-6 · 298 students
1017
ICSEA
Cardiff High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 778 students
986
ICSEA
Hunter Sports High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 941 students
955
ICSEA
Mount Hutton Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 166 students
940
ICSEA
Newcastle Junior School Government
Primary · U · 63 students
940
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 20 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Mount Hutton, with a map

Mount Hutton Map

Mount Hutton, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Mount Hutton, New South Wales: 32.9781°S, 151.6687°E

Mount Hutton Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (20)

People in Mount Hutton

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.5% (1,685) Female 54.5% (2,021)

Population Density

1,084
people per km²
3,712 people · 3.4 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,988
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.2%
New Zealand
1.3%
Scotland
0.6%
Philippines
0.5%
China
0.5%
Germany
0.4%
India
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
0.5%
Macedonian
0.5%
Punjabi
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.4%
Arabic
0.3%
Italian
0.3%
Korean
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
43.6%
English
42.7%
Scottish
11.9%
Irish
9.4%
Australian Aboriginal
5.7%
German
3.7%
Italian
2.0%
Dutch
1.5%
Welsh
1.5%
Chinese
1.3%
Polish
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
40.9%
Catholic
19.2%
Anglican
16.2%
Not stated
4.9%
Uniting Church
4.2%
Christian (other)
2.6%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.6%
Pentecostal
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
38.4% 1,189
Separated
3.4% 106
Divorced
12.0% 371
Widowed
10.5% 325
Never married
35.8% 1,108

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
35.3%
Couple: no children
29.0%
Couple: no children under 15
13.2%
One parent: children under 15
13.2%
One parent: no children under 15
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
29.6%
2 persons
35.4%
3 persons
16.0%
4 persons
12.0%
5 persons
4.5%
6+ persons
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Mount Hutton

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,443 occupied private dwellings in Mount Hutton at the 2021 Census, 27.3% were rented, 32.1% owned outright and 35.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.9% 42 dwellings
Owned outright
32.1% 463 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
35.8% 517 dwellings
Rented
27.3% 394 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 20 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
77.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
13.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.4%
2 bedrooms
22.9%
3 bedrooms
48.0%
4 bedrooms
20.5%
5 bedrooms
4.1%
6+ bedrooms
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.6%
$300-$449/mo
1.3%
$450-$599/mo
1.1%
$600-$799/mo
3.4%
$800-$999/mo
2.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
24.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
33.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
10.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.6%
1 vehicle
40.6%
2 vehicles
35.6%
3 vehicles
11.2%
4+ vehicles
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Mount Hutton

Employment

Employed full-time
34.4% 987 people
Employed part-time
20.5% 588 people
Unemployed
2.5% 72 people
Not in labour force
42.6% 1,220 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
27.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.3%
Clerical & Administrative
16.2%
Community & Personal Service
14.8%
Managers
9.7%
Labourers
5.2%
Sales Workers
5.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
2.0%
$400-$499/wk
9.0%
$500-$649/wk
6.4%
$650-$799/wk
6.6%
$800-$999/wk
7.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.4%
$4,000+/wk
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.3%
$1-$149/wk
3.5%
$150-$299/wk
5.8%
$300-$399/wk
5.3%
$400-$499/wk
5.9%
$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
9.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.0%
$3,500+/wk
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.3%
Did not go to work
18.8%
Car (passenger)
4.6%
Walked only
1.3%
Bus
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Truck
0.3%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%
Other
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
46.2%
Bachelor Degree
23.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.9%
Postgraduate Degree
5.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.3%
Certificate I/II
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.8%
Engineering
18.1%
Society & Culture
13.7%
Health
13.5%
Education
9.4%
Architecture & Building
6.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.4%
Information Technology
3.4%
Creative Arts
3.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.2%
Agriculture & Environment
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.3%
Secondary: Government
21.7%
Vocational Education
13.2%
Pre-school
12.9%
Primary: Catholic
9.5%
Secondary: Catholic
6.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
83.5%
Has need for assistance
12.8%
Need for assistance not stated
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
551
Arthritis
171
Asthma
151
Diabetes
139
Lung condition
114
Heart disease
109
Stroke
83
Kidney disease
82
Cancer
48
Dementia
47

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.3% 394
Did not provide
86.7% 2,570

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
9.9% 296
Not a volunteer
90.1% 2,680

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 4
Previously served
3.8% 112
Never served
96.1% 2,865

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
33.1%
1 child
13.6%
2 children
29.8%
3 children
15.7%
4 children
6.9%
5+ children
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
20
1951: 1960
45
1961: 1970
48
1971: 1980
34
1981: 1990
39
1991: 2000
43
2001: 2010
73
2011: 2015
62
2016
18
2017
3
2018
5
2019
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

13.8%
moved in the last year
43.5%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,024
Moved from NSW
388
Moved: same area (SA2)
61
Moved from QLD
11
Moved from overseas
7
Moved from NT
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.5%
5: 14 hours
28.3%
15: 29 hours
12.2%
30+ hours
8.7%
Did not do domestic work
31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.0%
Step family: no other children
10.7%
Blended family: no other children
6.2%
Other couple: children only
1.2%
Intact family: other children present
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Mount Hutton Crime Statistics

65 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
34
Assault
15
Drug Offences
4
Other Against Property
4
Other Against Person
3
Property Damage
3
Sexual Offences
1
Weapons
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Mount Hutton

The closest suburb to Mount Hutton is Warners Bay, 1.8 km away.

Warners Bay
1.8 km away · income $766/wk · rent $420/wk
Windale
2.1 km away · income $462/wk · rent $186/wk
Tingira Heights
2.2 km away · income $826/wk · rent $400/wk
Eleebana
2.4 km away · income $900/wk · rent $495/wk
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2.5 km away · income $939/wk · rent $450/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Hutton

What is the population of Mount Hutton NSW?

The population of Mount Hutton NSW is 3,712 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,084 people per km². Mount Hutton is ranked #2,037 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount Hutton?

The median personal income in Mount Hutton NSW is $710 per week, or $36,920 per year. The median household income is $1,519 per week. Family income is $1,988 per week. Mount Hutton is ranked #5,302 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount Hutton?

Median rent in Mount Hutton NSW is $395 per week ($1,712 per month). Rent represents 26.0% of household income, which is considered moderate. Mount Hutton ranks #2,200 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Hutton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Hutton NSW is $1,798. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Hutton?

The median age in Mount Hutton NSW is 43 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Hutton a good suburb to live in?

Mount Hutton is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,712. The median income is $710/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12777. All dollar figures in AUD.