Bute
SABute is a stable suburb in SA with 389 residents.
- SAL code
- 40197
- SA2
- 405021119
- Population
- 389
Bute, SA had 389 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 1.9% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 65-74 years, and the median age sits at 51. Households are most often couples without children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $823 a month. Around 82.5% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned outright at 56.4%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 98.2% of the suburb's housing stock. There are 2 schools located inside the suburb. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?389
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+1.9%
3yr: +0.3% · 10yr: +2.1%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$869/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
51
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?2/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?6.9%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Schools
2
1 primary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?1
in suburb
Parks & green space
No data for this suburb
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
No data for this suburb
Median Weekly Rent
Based on rental bond lodgements recorded by the state government.
Median House Sale Price
No data for this suburb
VGV suppresses suburbs with too few sales per quarter
Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from SA police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Wakefield - Barunga West (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Bute suburb alone is ~389 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 9,198 to 9,786 over 24 years, averaging 0.3% per year.
Schools
2 in suburbSector
2 public
Type
1 primary
Total enrolment
32(1 of 2 reporting)
Avg per school
32
Government school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for SA.
Source when available: SA Department for Education — School Zones (primary + high).
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Almost entirely detached houses (98.2%), owner-occupied (82.5%), built for families (56% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
SA 28%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
Source: SA DHUD Bushfire Protection Areas
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Flood risk
Source: SA DEW Flood Mapping
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
4 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RURAL | RuralRural | 99.4% | 224.94 km² |
| TOWNSHIP | TownshipRural | 0.2% | 0.49 km² |
| RURAL_LIVING | Rural LivingRural | 0.2% | 0.38 km² |
| COMMUNITY_FACILITIES | Community FacilitiesSpecial use | 0.2% | 0.35 km² |
Source: SA Planning and Design Code Zones (ZONE_SA/2026-04-30/7965b1556505eb71) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.