Blackbutt, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Blackbutt, in the Shellharbour City Council local government area.
| Locality | Blackbutt |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shellharbour City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.57136 |
| Longitude | 150.83297 |
| Population | 3,282 |
| Density | 1307.6 /km² |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Elevation | 73 m |
| Postcode | 2529 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 85 km south-southwest |
Blackbutt is a locality in the Shellharbour City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,282. The locality covers an area of 2.5 km², giving a population density of about 1307.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 73 m above sea level. It lies approximately 85 km south-southwest of Sydney. Blackbutt is located at 34.5714°S, 150.8330°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2529.
Blackbutt rests in a landscape of rolling hills, the air carrying a subtle sweetness from the gum trees that fringe the ridges. It lies 16.8 km south-south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 198°T), and is situated 5.4 km east-north-east of Albion Park. The land here slopes gently towards the Illawarra escarpment, a verdant backdrop that offers a sense of enclosure and protection. Patches of cleared land, often showing the rich, dark colour of well-worked soil, are interspersed with swathes of native bushland, where the dappled sunlight filters through the canopy, illuminating the undergrowth. The character of Blackbutt is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world still holds sway, its presence felt in the rustle of leaves and the distant call of birds.
The history of Blackbutt is deeply entwined with the land’s agricultural potential, its economy once reliant on dairy farming and grazing, a legacy still evident in the scattered farmsteads and the broad pastures that define the surrounding terrain. The nearby Shellharbour region, with its own rich maritime history, has always exerted a subtle influence, though Blackbutt itself has maintained a distinct identity, a haven for those seeking a connection to the earth. While the primary industries have shifted over time, with a growing emphasis on lifestyle blocks and small-scale horticulture, the spirit of self-sufficiency and a connection to the seasons remains a quiet undercurrent in the life of Blackbutt. The local roads, often winding between paddocks, carry the gentle rhythm of a place that values its heritage while embracing a measured pace of change.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Blackbutt, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Blackbutt, in the Shellharbour City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Blackbutt includes the postcode (2529), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Shellharbour City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Blackbutt is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |