South Australia · Suburb Profile
Bute SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bute, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Bute SA is 389 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bute is $488 per week ($25,376 per year). Median rent in Bute is $150 per week ($650 per month). Bute has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Bute has a population density of 1.7 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Bute is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bute is $823.
There were 16 recorded offences in Bute in 2025-26, a rate of 41 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).
Bute Map
Bute Population
Bute Median Income & Rent
Bute Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Bute Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bute Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bute Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Bute Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Bute Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Bute Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Bute Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Bute Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Bute Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Bute Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Bute Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Bute Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Bute Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Bute School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Bute Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Bute Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Bute Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Bute How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Bute Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Bute Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Bute Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Bute Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Bute Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Bute Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Bute Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Bute Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Bute Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Bute Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Bute When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Bute Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Bute Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Bute Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Bute Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Bute Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 16 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Bute Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Bute vs State & National Average
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bute
What is the population of Bute SA?
The population of Bute SA is 389 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².Bute is ranked #5,476 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Bute?
The median personal income in Bute SA is $488 per week, or $25,376 per year.The median household income is $869 per week.Family income is $1,218 per week.Bute is ranked #8,333 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Bute?
Median rent in Bute SA is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 17.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bute ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Bute?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bute SA is $823. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Bute?
The median age in Bute SA is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Bute a good suburb to live in?
Bute is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 389.The median income is $488/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40197. All dollar figures in AUD.