Butler SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Butler, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Butler SA is 69 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Butler is $828 per week ($43,056 per year). Median rent in Butler is $120 per week ($520 per month). Butler has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Butler has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Butler is $1,700.

There were 2 recorded offences in Butler in 2023-24, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (2 offences).

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Butler Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Butler Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$828/wk
$43,056 per year
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Median Rent
$120/wk
$520 per month
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Median Age
37years
1 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,700/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Butler Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.2% (41) Female 46.8% (36)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
69 people · 281.3 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,937
Family income/wk

Butler Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Butler Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
68.4% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
31.6% 6 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Butler Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Butler Religion

No Religion
38.8%
Uniting Church
17.9%
Not stated
14.9%
Christian (other)
14.9%
Lutheran
9.0%
Catholic
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Butler Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
70.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Butler Employment

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Employed full-time
48.1% 25 people
Employed part-time
28.8% 15 people
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Not in labour force
23.1% 12 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Butler Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
44.0%
Bachelor Degree
32.0%
Certificate III/IV
24.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Butler Occupation

Managers
45.0%
Labourers
35.0%
Community & Personal Service
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Butler Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
33.3%
Health
22.2%
Education
22.2%
Society & Culture
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Butler Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Butler Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
35.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
28.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Butler Marital Status

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Married
66.0% 33
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Divorced
8.0% 4
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Never married
26.0% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Butler Ancestry

English
34.1%
Australian
31.9%
Scottish
11.0%
Irish
8.8%
German
7.7%
Other
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Butler School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
55.6%
Pre-school
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Butler Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Butler Volunteering

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Volunteer
53.7% 22
Not a volunteer
46.3% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Butler How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
87.0%
Walked only
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Butler Car Ownership

1 vehicle
27.6%
2 vehicles
41.4%
3 vehicles
20.7%
4+ vehicles
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Butler Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
13.6%
3 bedrooms
63.6%
4 bedrooms
22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Butler Population Mobility

8.3%
moved in the last year
18.0%
moved in the last 5 years
62.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Butler Indigenous Population

2.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
104
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Butler Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Diabetes
6
Asthma
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Butler Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.0%
$500-$649/wk
12.0%
$650-$799/wk
12.0%
$800-$999/wk
24.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
24.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Butler Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
53.2%
Couple — no children
25.5%
Couple — no children under 15
14.9%
One parent — children under 15
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Butler Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
36.4% 16
Did not provide
63.6% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Butler Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Butler Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.3%
5–14 hours
35.6%
15–29 hours
13.3%
30+ hours
15.6%
Did not do domestic work
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Butler Household Size

1 person
33.3%
2 persons
33.3%
4 persons
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Butler Where Residents Moved From

Same address
55
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Butler Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Butler Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 2 total

Break & Enter
2

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Butler Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,312/wk
Median Rent $120/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Butler

≈ $5,685/month
Median rent $120/wk
Left after rent $1,192/wk
Rent share 9.1%

Butler vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Butler

What is the population of Butler SA?

The population of Butler SA is 69 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Butler?

The median personal income in Butler SA is $828 per week, or $43,056 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.

How much is rent in Butler?

Median rent in Butler SA is $120 per week ($520 per month).Rent represents 9.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Butler?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Butler SA is $1,700. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Butler?

The median age in Butler SA is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Butler a good suburb to live in?

Butler is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 69.The median income is $828/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.1% 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: 40198. All dollar figures in AUD.