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Bute

SA 5560 • South Australia

389
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
226.30 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalAffordableQuietRemote

About Bute

Bute is a small agricultural town on the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, located approximately 155 kilometres north of Adelaide within the Barunga West Council area. With a population of around 389 residents, it serves as a service town for the surrounding farming district, which is dominated by grain cropping and sheep grazing. The town has a classic outback South Australian character, with wide streets and heritage buildings reflecting its late 19th-century origins.

Bute offers the essentials for daily life including a general store, hotel, primary school, and community facilities that serve both the town and surrounding rural properties. The Yorke Peninsula countryside provides a flat, open landscape popular with cyclists and nature travellers, and the town is a useful stopping point on routes to the upper Yorke Peninsula. Residents here enjoy a slow-paced rural lifestyle with a strong community spirit, well-suited to those working in agriculture or seeking an affordable regional base.

Bute falls under postcode 5560 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narungga electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5560
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Grey
State Electorate
Narungga
Type
Locality
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-33.90°, 138.03°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
226.30 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional coach services — Adelaide (Central Bus Station) Approx. 2 hr 30 min

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
155 km
By Train
No train service; regional coach available on select days
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 50 min – 2 hr 10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 40 min – 1 hr 55 min

🛣️ Access via Princes Highway and Yorke Peninsula roads; car essential for daily life

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Basic errands can be done within Bute's small town centre, but a car is needed for anything beyond local staples

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
389
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bute known for? +

Bute is known as a service centre for the surrounding Yorke Peninsula farming district, with a strong agricultural heritage in grain growing and sheep grazing. Its heritage streetscape reflects its origins as a late 19th-century rural town.

How far is Bute from Adelaide CBD? +

Bute is approximately 155 kilometres north of Adelaide CBD, making it roughly a 1 hour 45 minute to 2 hour drive via the Yorke Peninsula roads.

Does Bute have public transport? +

There is no passenger rail service on the Yorke Peninsula. Limited regional coach services connect Bute to Adelaide on select days, but a private car is essential for most travel.

What is the population of Bute? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bute has a population of approximately 389 residents, serving as a local hub for a wider rural catchment area.

Is Bute a good place to live? +

Bute suits those seeking an affordable, peaceful rural lifestyle in a small community. It appeals to farmers, retirees, and those who value wide open spaces and a relaxed pace of life, though urban amenities require a trip to larger regional centres.

What is the postcode for Bute? +

The postcode for Bute, SA is 5560.