Mount Bute VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mount Bute, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Mount Bute VIC is 61 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Bute is $833 per week ($43,316 per year). Median rent in Mount Bute is $126 per week ($546 per month). Mount Bute has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Bute has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Bute is $250.

There were 4 recorded offences in Mount Bute in 2023-23, a rate of 66 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Mount Bute Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount Bute Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$833/wk
$43,316 per year
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Median Rent
$126/wk
$546 per month
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$250/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Mount Bute Demographics

Gender Split

Male 59.7% (37) Female 40.3% (25)

Population Density

0.9
people per km²
61 people · 66.0 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,812
Family income/wk

Mount Bute Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
40-44
50-54
55-59
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount Bute Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
57.9% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
42.1% 8 dwellings

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

Mount Bute Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Mount Bute Religion

No Religion
50.0%
Catholic
23.3%
Not stated
16.7%
Lutheran
5.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Bute Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.1%

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

Mount Bute Employment

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Employed full-time
76.1% 35 people
Employed part-time
15.2% 7 people
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Not in labour force
8.7% 4 people

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

Mount Bute Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
62.5%
Bachelor Degree
37.5%

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

Mount Bute Occupation

Managers
54.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
27.3%
Professionals
18.2%

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

Mount Bute Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
52.6%
Education
26.3%
Management & Commerce
21.1%

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

Mount Bute Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Bute Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
23.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
35.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
23.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Bute Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 20
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Divorced
10.0% 4
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Widowed
7.5% 3
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Never married
32.5% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Bute Ancestry

Australian
61.7%
English
18.5%
Scottish
9.9%
Irish
6.2%
German
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Bute School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
53.8%
Primary — Catholic
23.1%
Secondary — Catholic
23.1%

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

Mount Bute Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 122

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

Mount Bute Volunteering

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Volunteer
39.5% 17
Not a volunteer
60.5% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Bute How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Mount Bute Car Ownership

1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
22.2%
3 vehicles
14.8%
4+ vehicles
29.6%

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

Mount Bute Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
50.0%

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

Mount Bute Population Mobility

5.2%
moved in the last year
14.0%
moved in the last 5 years
81.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Bute Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
106
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Bute Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
5

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

Mount Bute Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.0%
$150-$299/wk
7.5%
$400-$499/wk
7.5%
$500-$649/wk
12.5%
$650-$799/wk
15.0%
$800-$999/wk
7.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
17.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Bute Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
53.2%
Couple — no children
21.3%
One parent — no children under 15
14.9%
Couple — no children under 15
10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Bute Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.8% 9
Did not provide
81.3% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Bute Children Ever Born

No children
35.0%
2 children
15.0%
4 children
50.0%

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

Mount Bute Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.4%
5–14 hours
17.0%
15–29 hours
18.9%
30+ hours
17.0%
Did not do domestic work
20.8%

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

Mount Bute Household Size

1 person
25.0%
2 persons
37.5%
3 persons
12.5%
4 persons
12.5%
5 persons
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Bute Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Bute Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-23 — 4 total

Assault
2
Break & Enter
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2020
2022
2023

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Mount Bute Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,656/wk
Median Rent $126/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.6%

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

If you earn X in Mount Bute

≈ $7,176/month
Median rent $126/wk
Left after rent $1,530/wk
Rent share 7.6%

Mount Bute vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Bute

What is the population of Mount Bute VIC?

The population of Mount Bute VIC is 61 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Mount Bute?

The median personal income in Mount Bute VIC is $833 per week, or $43,316 per year.The median household income is $1,656 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.

How much is rent in Mount Bute?

Median rent in Mount Bute VIC is $126 per week ($546 per month).Rent represents 7.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Bute?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Bute VIC is $250. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Bute?

The median age in Mount Bute VIC is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Bute a good suburb to live in?

Mount Bute is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 61.The median income is $833/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21780. All dollar figures in AUD.