Blackbutt vs Flinders NSW
Two New South Wales suburbs, about 1.6 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Blackbutt | Flinders | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,291 | 7,118 |
| Median age | 43 | 36 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $420 | $490 |
| Owner-occupied | 70% | 75% |
| Family households | 77% | 83% |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 5 | 7 |
| Tree canopy | 40% | 7% |
| Population 2011 | 3,158 | 5,200 |
What stands out
Blackbutt rents cheaper — $420 vs $490 a week at the census.
Flinders ranks higher on the SEIFA advantage scale (decile 7 vs 5).
Blackbutt is the greener of the two (40% vs 7% tree canopy).
Growth since 2011: Blackbutt +4%, Flinders +37%.
In short
The two sit about 1.6 km apart in a straight line, both in New South Wales.
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