Butterwick crime statistics

About Butterwick

Butterwick is a rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Port Stephens Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2321. Geographically, the area is characterised by low-lying, flood-prone pastoral land bounded by the Williams River to its west, supporting a sparse population typical of the rural Hunter Valley.

Due to its small population and agricultural focus, Butterwick has limited local commercial amenities, with residents relying on nearby service hubs such as Seaham, Raymond Terrace, and East Maitland for retail, healthcare, and educational infrastructure. The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture, particularly beef cattle grazing and equine pursuits, taking advantage of the fertile alluvial soils along the riverbanks.

European settlement in the Butterwick area dates back to the early 19th century, following the exploration and colonial expansion along the Hunter and Williams rivers. The locality features historic rural homesteads and agricultural infrastructure reflecting the region's early pastoral history, though it has experienced minimal modern residential development.

Sources and interpretation

These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 10723
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections