Mount Bute

The typical resident is 40 years old, which is a little older than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 13.1% of the population, well below the Australian average of 18.2%.

This is a community with very little overseas birth, as 100% of residents were born in Australia. Most people identify as having Australian ancestry (82.0%), followed by English and Scottish heritage.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English. This is far below the national figure of 22.3% for those using other languages.

Nearly half of the population (49.2%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are often in agriculture and environment (38.5%). Only 10% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,656, about the same as the national figure. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 23% having a long-term health condition. No one in the community requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 34% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care or spend a lot of time on housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. About 61.2% of families are couples with children, while 28.6% of people live alone.

Every home in Mount Bute is a separate house, and 52.4% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rents are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $126.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with no public transport stops and a long 115-minute drive to the city. However, 41.5% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is very settled, as only 13.3% of people moved into the area in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very high, with 82% of adults working or looking for work. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (68.3%), and many are in manager roles.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.