SA · Barunga West Council
Bute, SA, 5560
Current weather
13°CPartly cloudy
68% humidity · 29.8 km/h wind · 14.4° / 11.8° today · 12.3 mm rain
Desirability index
13.2/100
How this score is calculated#134 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Bute is a small locality in the Barunga West area, home to around 389 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 17 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 43.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- 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)
- 10 / 0 / 3
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 17
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 14
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 43.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 130 residents
- State safety percentile
- 59.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 3
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
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
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 978
- Bute and District Kindergarten2 North West TerracePreschools
- Bute Early Learning and Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 978
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Third St / High St - South side (Bute Corner Store)
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
41 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Domestic Outbuilding (Shed)12 MARTIN ST BUTE SA 5560Under Assessment
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
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 13.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #134 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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