Buangor VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Buangor, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Buangor VIC is 112 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Buangor is $602 per week ($31,304 per year). Median rent in Buangor is $210 per week ($910 per month). Buangor has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Buangor has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Buangor is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Buangor is $1,083.

There were 38 recorded offences in Buangor in 2025-25, a rate of 339 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (11 offences).

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Buangor Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Buangor Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$602/wk
$31,304 per year
#7049 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$210/wk
$910 per month
#7231 of 14,663
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Buangor Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.4% (48) Female 55.6% (60)

Population Density

0.9
people per km²
112 people · 128.2 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,041
Family income/wk

Buangor Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Buangor Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
67.6% 25 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
32.4% 12 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Buangor Country of Birth

Australia
89.4%
England
10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Buangor Religion

No Religion
52.6%
Catholic
22.4%
Anglican
6.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.0%
Uniting Church
6.0%
Lutheran
3.4%
Not stated
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Buangor Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
36.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Buangor Employment

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Employed full-time
32.1% 27 people
Employed part-time
17.9% 15 people
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Not in labour force
50.0% 42 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Buangor Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
22.0%
Certificate III/IV
22.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
19.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.1%
Certificate I/II
12.2%
Postgraduate Degree
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Buangor Occupation

Managers
44.4%
Professionals
38.9%
Clerical & Administrative
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Buangor Field of Study

Education
37.9%
Society & Culture
24.1%
Engineering
13.8%
Management & Commerce
13.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Buangor Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Buangor Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
18.2%
$400-$499/wk
24.2%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.1%
$4,000+/wk
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Buangor Marital Status

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Married
45.3% 39
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Separated
7.0% 6
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Divorced
9.3% 8
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Widowed
8.1% 7
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Never married
30.2% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Buangor Ancestry

English
37.1%
Australian
26.5%
Scottish
13.2%
Irish
11.9%
German
4.6%
Maltese
2.6%
Italian
2.0%
Other
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Buangor School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
34.3%
Pre-school
17.1%
Secondary — Government
17.1%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
11.4%
Vocational Education
11.4%
Primary — Catholic
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Buangor Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
16.3% 37
No need for assistance
83.7% 190

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Buangor Volunteering

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Volunteer
22.9% 19
Not a volunteer
77.1% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Buangor Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
50.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Buangor How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Buangor Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.7%
1 vehicle
23.1%
2 vehicles
35.9%
3 vehicles
15.4%
4+ vehicles
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Buangor Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
10.0%
3 bedrooms
44.0%
4 bedrooms
32.0%
5 bedrooms
8.0%
6+ bedrooms
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Buangor Population Mobility

13.8%
moved in the last year
32.7%
moved in the last 5 years
2.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
49.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Buangor Indigenous Population

1.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
196
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Buangor Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
14
Lung condition
9
Heart disease
6
Arthritis
6
Cancer
5
Kidney disease
4
Stroke
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Buangor Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.0%
$1-$149/wk
4.9%
$150-$299/wk
14.6%
$300-$399/wk
6.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
7.3%
$800-$999/wk
7.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Buangor Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
37.9%
Couple — no children
31.0%
One parent — children under 15
18.4%
Couple — no children under 15
9.2%
One parent — no children under 15
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Buangor Military Service

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Previously served
3.7% 3
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Never served
96.3% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Buangor Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
33.7% 29
Did not provide
66.3% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Buangor Children Ever Born

No children
33.3%
1 child
20.0%
2 children
46.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Buangor When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
5
1991–2000
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Buangor Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.4%
5–14 hours
24.4%
15–29 hours
17.4%
30+ hours
17.4%
Did not do domestic work
23.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Buangor Household Size

1 person
26.9%
2 persons
40.4%
3 persons
17.3%
4 persons
7.7%
6+ persons
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Buangor Where Residents Moved From

Same address
94
Moved from VIC
15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Buangor Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Buangor Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 38 total

Assault
11
Theft
8
Property Damage
5
Break & Enter
5
Weapons
4
Justice Procedures
2
Fraud
1
Public Order
1
Other
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Buangor Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1028
avg ICSEA score
16
total students
Buangor Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 16 students
1028
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Buangor Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,025/wk
Median Rent $210/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Buangor

≈ $4,442/month
Median rent $210/wk
Left after rent $815/wk
Rent share 20.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Buangor vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buangor

What is the population of Buangor VIC?

The population of Buangor VIC is 112 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².Buangor is ranked #8,623 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Buangor?

The median personal income in Buangor VIC is $602 per week, or $31,304 per year.The median household income is $1,025 per week.Family income is $2,041 per week.Buangor is ranked #7,049 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Buangor?

Median rent in Buangor VIC is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 20.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Buangor ranks #7,231 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Buangor?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Buangor VIC is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Buangor?

The median age in Buangor VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Buangor a good suburb to live in?

Buangor is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 112.The median income is $602/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20365. All dollar figures in AUD.