Wakefield
Bute
Bute at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
389
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Bute.
Bute (5560) sits in the Wakefield region of South Australia.
Bute has roughly 389 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bute scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bute's population at 389, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
389
Median age
51
Family households
64%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
389
Median age: 51
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
16
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Bute.
Local schools for Bute
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Government School Catchment
Bute Early Learning and Primary School
Snowtown Primary School
Port Broughton Area School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Bute.
- What is the Bute postcode?
- Bute is in the 5560 postcode, in SA, in the Wakefield region.
- What is the average rent in Bute?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Bute?
- There are 9 schools serving Bute on this page, including Bute Early Learning and Primary School, Snowtown Primary School, Port Broughton Area School.
- How walkable is Bute?
- Bute has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bute?
- Bute is close to Thomas Plain, Ninnes, Barunga Gap, Alford, Dowling.
- What is the population of Bute?
- Bute has approximately 389 residents. The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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