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SA · Barunga West Council
Bute, 5560
Est. population · Jun 2025
409
Growth (1 yr)
+0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.0%
Median age
51
Median income
$869/wk
Employment rate
39.9%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Bute offers a slower smaller community life in Barunga West Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. The built character feels settled, with heritage streetscapes lending the area a sense of history.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Bute snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
409
+0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
23.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#156
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
58th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
49th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
37th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 18.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6768th in Australia
- State rank
- 679th in SA
- Peer rank
- #156 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #252 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 75%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
409(June 2025)
+0.3% annual · +2.0% over 5 years · 49th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.3%
- 5-year growth
- +2.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +8
- Growth rank in SA
- 49th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~400), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 389
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $869
- Dwelling vacancy
- 23.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 51 of 214
- Median monthly mortgage
- $823
- Employment rate
- 39.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 161 / 0 / 3 (+ 5 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 17
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 14
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 41.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 130 residents
- State safety percentile
- 57.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 3
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -29%
Most common offence types
- Other Theft3
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime2
- Sct - Residence2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv2
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 978
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 37th
School list
- Bute and District Kindergarten2 North West TerracePreschools
- Bute Early Learning and Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 978 · 37th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 34 students · Top SEA quarter 12%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Third St / High St - South side (Bute Corner Store)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Snowtown Hospital and Health Service (20.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 14
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 34.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 30° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 50 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 82 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 139 mm · ~17 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 106 mm · ~13 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 4 proposals
August 2026
- Domestic Outbuilding (Shed)16 EVERARD ST BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
June 2026
- Domestic Outbuilding (Shed)12 MARTIN ST BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
February 2026
- 2 Car Garage30 NORTH WEST TCE BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
- Building alterations to a Local Heritage Place, comprising new roof and gutters, and the construction of an outbuilding (garage)16 MARTIN ST BUTE SA 5560Under Assessment
2025· 9 proposals
August 2025
- Construction of an outbuilding (domestic storage shed)8 PATERSON ST BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (carport and garage)26 NORTH WEST TCE BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
- Retrospective outbuilding (carport and garage)5A EVERARD ST BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
July 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling16 EVERARD ST BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
June 2025
- Outbuilding (14.4m x 9.206m x 3.635m wall height)299 PATERSONS RD BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
May 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling (replacement for existing dwelling which is to be demolished)134 BARUNGA RD BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
- Freestanding 9m X 7.5m X 3m (h) Gable roof verandah/carport7 RAILWAY TCE BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
April 2025
- Colorbond outbuilding in the form of a garage (10.4m X 6.6m X 3.2m wall height)4 MARTIN ST BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
March 2025
- Carport (variation to approval DA 23008509)7 THIRD ST BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
2024· 5 proposals
October 2024
- Colorbond domestic outbuilding (27m x 6m x 3m wall height) with attached skillion-roofed extension (9m x 6m x 2.44m wall height)1383 AXFORD RD BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
August 2024
- Veranda/carport Colorbond structure (6m x 6m x 3m post height) attached to end of existing outbuilding20 UPPER YORKE RD BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
July 2024
- Outbuilding (14m x 7m x 3m wall height)9 THIRD ST BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
April 2024
- Agricultural building for implement storage of plant and equipment157 BARUNGA GAP RD BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
March 2024
- 9.5m x 3.3m flat roof carport9 THIRD ST BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
2023· 6 proposals
December 2023
- Outbuilding (12m x 6.1m)83 BARUNGA GAP RD BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
November 2023
- Land Division to create 8 additional allotments (1 allotment into 9)LOT 91 ARBON RD BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
October 2023
- Skillion roofed veranda attached to rear of dwelling9 ARBON RD BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
September 2023
- Outbuilding for workshop and storage purposes309 COMMONS RD BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
April 2023
- Work is to re-landscape the existing garden area including the installation of a spa. The spa has an internal pump and heater. The nearest residence is over 12 metres from the spa. The spa size is 2m x 1.6m and is 900mm deep. There is a child-safe 1.5m high fence which includes 2 x child-proof gates, surrounding the total garden area (as shown on the plan).2 NORTH EAST TCE BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
- Change of use from Church and Hall to Dwelling and Outbuilding and the construction of a single carport7 THIRD ST BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
October 2022
- Dwelling extension564 R WEHRS RD BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
August 2022
- Store (for domestic purposes)20 UPPER YORKE RD BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
June 2022
- Shed for domestic storage33 BRIDESON RD BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
2021· 9 proposals
November 2021
- Outbuilding (shed)8 FLORENCE ST BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
- Clubroom addition. Change-room addition including wet areas. Verandah extensions. New Timekeepers Box10-12 SOUTH WEST TCE BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
October 2021
- Outbuilding (shed)110 BARUNGA GAP RD BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Garage)3 UPPER YORKE RD BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
- Installation of outdoor spa5 EVERARD ST BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
September 2021
- Outbuilding (shed)231 MONA RD BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
July 2021
- Installation of above ground swimming pool, pump, filter, plumbing and fencing.9 ARBON RD BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
April 2021
- Verandah5 EVERARD ST BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
February 2021
- Construction of a carport (6m x 3.5m) towards the north western boundary and construction of a verandah (6.5m x 3.8m)to the east of the dwelling.27 RAILWAY TCE BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
2020· 4 proposals
November 2020
- COLORBOND SHED 6.0 X 6.0 X 2.463 WEST PARK RD BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
September 2020
- Demolition of existing dwelling (except for 1 room), construction of a new single storey dwelling83 BARUNGA GAP RD BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
August 2020
- Detached dwelling5A EVERARD ST BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
- Dwelling Addition3 UPPER YORKE RD BUTE SA 5560Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- AUSSIE-GRAINS PTY LTDHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
12 heritage places
- Bute Public School (now Bute Early Learning and Primary School).2 South West Terrace BUTELocal heritage
- Bute Soldiers' Memorial Hall.14 High Street BUTELocal heritage
- Former Barunga Methodist Church (later Barunga School).Venning Road (lot 13) BUTELocal heritage
- Former Bute District Hall / Supper Room(now Bute Community Gym). This building is rectangular in plan with dressed sandstone to the principal façade and rubble to the side walls. The façade is classically detailed with rendered coursed quoins, keystones and capitals to the window architraves and pediment to the entrance door. The decorative pediment to the roof incorporates capped balusters with orb finial. The foundation stone reads: This stone was laid by Jas.Watson, Esq., April 20, 1901. T.R. Health, Architect.14 High Street (cnr Railway Tce/High St) BUTELocal heritage
- Former Bute Police Station, Court House, Police Residence and Cell Block (now Gunner Bills Heritage Centre).25 Railway Terrace BUTELocal heritage
- Former Bute Post Office (now private residence).29 Railway Terrace BUTELocal heritage
- Former Bute Primitive Methodist Church (later Methodist Church, later Uniting Church).7 Third Street BUTELocal heritage
- Former Commons Memorial Hospital; former Coffee Palace(now private residence).16 Martin Street BUTELocal heritage
- Former Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church(now private residence).27 Railway Terrace cnr Second Street BUTELocal heritage
- Former Saddlery /Shop/ Workshop (now RSL Club Rooms).12 High Street BUTELocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 31.3 km away).
Coalition 69.2%Labor 30.8%
14.6 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- ButeLabor 30.1% · Coalition 69.9% TPP (2025)3.1 km away
- AlfordLabor 24.2% · Coalition 75.8% TPP (2025)16.6 km away
- LochielLabor 47.3% · Coalition 52.7% TPP (2025)17.9 km away
- SnowtownLabor 41.3% · Coalition 58.7% TPP (2025)20.9 km away
- PaskevilleLabor 24.0% · Coalition 76.0% TPP (2025)24.2 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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