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Mount Bute

VIC 3324 • Victoria

61
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
66.01 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemote
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About Mount Bute

Mount Bute is a small rural locality in the Corangamite Shire of Victoria, situated approximately 190 kilometres south-west of Melbourne near the town of Derrinallum. The locality covers around 66 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 61 residents at the 2021 Census. The area is set in the volcanic plains country of western Victoria, with open farmland used for sheep and beef grazing near the distinctive volcanic landforms of the region.

Derrinallum, approximately 10 kilometres to the north, provides a general store and limited community services, while Camperdown (roughly 30 kilometres to the south) offers more comprehensive services. The surrounding landscape is typical of the western Victorian plains, featuring scattered remnant native vegetation and the occasional volcanic cone. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves Mount Bute.

Mount Bute falls under postcode 3324 and is governed by the Corangamite Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the Polwarth (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3324
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Corangamite
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Polwarth (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.94°, 143.38°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
66.01 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3324

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3324 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$49,762
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$60,124

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3324; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
190 km
By Train
V/Line coach connections from Camperdown area to Warrnambool then to Melbourne; approx. 3 hours
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5 hours

🛣️ Princes Highway provides road access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Derrinallum or Camperdown.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
61
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Corangamite Local Government Area, which contains Mount Bute. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
278.8 / 100k
2yr Up 58.8% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
209.1 / 100k
2yr Up 58.8% 10yr Up 30.6%
Non-FV assault
164.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
253.4 / 100k
2yr Up 137.7% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Corangamite →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Bute known for? +

Mount Bute is a quiet pastoral locality on Victoria's volcanic plains near Derrinallum, known for its sheep and beef grazing country and the characteristic volcanic landforms of the Corangamite Shire.

How far is Mount Bute from Melbourne CBD? +

Mount Bute is approximately 190 kilometres south-west of Melbourne CBD, around 2.5 to 3 hours by road via the Princes Highway.

Does Mount Bute have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Mount Bute. Derrinallum (about 10 km north) and Camperdown (about 30 km south) provide the nearest services, and a car is essential.

What is the population of Mount Bute? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mount Bute has a population of approximately 61 residents, a very small rural locality in the Corangamite Shire.

Is Mount Bute a good place to live? +

Mount Bute suits those seeking a quiet pastoral lifestyle on Victoria's volcanic plains, with Camperdown providing regional services and the Great Ocean Road accessible nearby.

What is the postcode for Mount Bute? +

The postcode for Mount Bute, VIC is 3324.

Is Mount Bute a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mount Bute is part of the Corangamite LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.