Overall score
Bute
12.6/100
Port Broughton
31.8/100
Bute vs Port Broughton, SA suburb comparison
Port Broughton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ButePort Broughton
Crime rate
Bute
56.2 / 1k
Port Broughton
10.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bute
0
Port Broughton
0
Population
Bute
389
Port Broughton
1,312
Metric leadBute 1Port Broughton 54 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPort Broughton
- Best for familiesPort Broughton
- Best for beach lifestylePort Broughton
- Best for investmentPort Broughton
- Best for best valuePort Broughton
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bute | Port Broughton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 12.6/100 | 31.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 12.4/100 | 25.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.2 / 1k | 10.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 37 |
| Population | 389 | 1,312 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Bute reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Port Broughton is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Port Broughton leans into coastal living, while Bute feels more inland and suburban in character.
Bute pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook, whereas Port Broughton is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors are more likely to prefer Port Broughton, while Bute remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.