Bute Postcode
South Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Bute Compares
Bute vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Bute | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $869 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $150 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $823 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 51 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 12.6% +SA | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Bute is a locality 132 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5560. It falls within the Barossa - Yorke - Mid North region. The local government area is Barunga West.
According to the 2021 Census, Bute has a population of 389 with a median age of 51. The median weekly household income is $869, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 12.6%, higher than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 12 (3.1% of residents).
Housing in Bute includes a median weekly rent of $150, median monthly mortgage repayment of $823, with 165 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 85.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bute scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Bute is served by Bute Early Learning and Primary School.
Bute is part of the Lower North statistical area in South Australia.
Bute Details
| Postcode | 5560 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 389 |
| Median Age | 51 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $869/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $488/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $150 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $823 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 226.3 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 165 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 12 (3.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -33.8503799 |
| Longitude | 137.9966935 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 132 km |
| Region (SA4) | Barossa - Yorke - Mid North |
| Area (SA3) | Lower North |
| Local Government | Barunga West |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 66 (17.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 32 (8.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 67 (17.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 112 (28.8%) |
| 65+ years | 115 (29.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 52 (13.4%) |
| Asthma | 38 (9.8%) |
| Diabetes | 37 (9.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 31 (8.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 20 (5.1%) |
| Cancer | 18 (4.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 9 (5.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 56 (33.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 55 (33.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 45 (27.3%) |
Schools in Bute
Suburbs Near Bute
Same Postcode (5560)
More Bute Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.