Mount Bute, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Mount Bute, in the Corangamite Shire local government area.
| Locality | Mount Bute |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Corangamite Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.87641 |
| Longitude | 143.40961 |
| Population | 54 |
| Density | 0.8 /km² |
| Area | 65.3 km² |
| Elevation | 227 m |
| Postcode | 3324 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 137 km west |
Mount Bute is a locality in the Corangamite Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 54. The locality covers an area of 65.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 227 m above sea level. It lies approximately 137 km west of Melbourne. Mount Bute is located at 37.8764°S, 143.4096°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3324. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mount Bute rises from the rolling basalt plains, a stoic sentinel against the vast expanse of the western Victorian sky. It lies 88.9 km west-north-west of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 290°T), and is situated 24.3 km south-south-west of Linton. Its slopes, cloaked in a mosaic of verdant pastures and scattered stands of eucalyptus, catch the morning light in a way that seems to set the very air aglow. The land here is a study in subtle contours, where broad, open country gives way to more defined ridges and gullies, each carved by the patient work of water and wind. A palpable sense of stillness often pervades the landscape, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the call of a magpie, a sound that echoes across the quiet fields.
The story of Mount Bute is deeply entwined with the pastoral heritage of the region, a place where generations of graziers have worked the rich volcanic soil. Its economy, like that of much of the Corangamite Shire, is anchored in agriculture, with sheep and cattle farming forming the backbone of local livelihoods. The distinctive volcanic cones that dot the surrounding countryside speak of a dramatic geological past, a powerful reminder of the forces that shaped this land. The air, particularly after a rain, carries the earthy scent of damp soil mingled with the sweet perfume of native grasses, a fragrance that feels both ancient and enduring, a subtle testament to the continuous cycle of life and renewal at Mount Bute.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Bute, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Mount Bute, in the Corangamite Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Bute includes the postcode (3324), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Corangamite Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Mount Bute is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |