The size of Garbutt is approximately 12 square kilometres. The population of Garbutt in 2011 was 2,482 people. By 2016 the population was 2,425 showing a population decline of 2.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Garbutt is 20-29 years. Households in Garbutt are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Garbutt work in a trades occupation. In 2011, 37.8% of the homes in Garbutt were owner-occupied compared with 37.5% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $270,000.