Buchan South VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Buchan South VIC is 102 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Buchan South is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in Buchan South is $125 per week ($542 per month). Buchan South has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Buchan South has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Buchan South is $1,677.

There were 8 recorded offences in Buchan South in 2025-25, a rate of 78 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (7 offences).

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Buchan South Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Buchan South Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$687/wk
$35,724 per year
#5697 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$125/wk
$542 per month
#8470 of 14,663
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,677/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Buchan South Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.9% (56) Female 45.1% (46)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
102 people · 430.3 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Buchan South Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Buchan South Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
69.2% 27 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
30.8% 12 dwellings

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

Buchan South Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Buchan South Religion

No Religion
63.2%
Catholic
15.8%
Anglican
14.7%
Uniting Church
3.2%
Not stated
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Buchan South Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.9%

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

Buchan South Employment

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Employed full-time
46.4% 39 people
Employed part-time
22.6% 19 people
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Unemployed
4.8% 4 people
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Not in labour force
26.2% 22 people

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

Buchan South Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
49.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.6%
Bachelor Degree
13.2%
Postgraduate Degree
7.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.5%

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

Buchan South Occupation

Professionals
32.1%
Managers
25.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
17.9%
Community & Personal Service
14.3%
Clerical & Administrative
10.7%

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

Buchan South Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.2%
Architecture & Building
15.2%
Health
15.2%
Education
12.1%
Creative Arts
9.1%
Agriculture & Environment
9.1%
Society & Culture
9.1%
Engineering
9.1%

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

Buchan South Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Buchan South Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
8.3%
$300-$399/wk
8.3%
$400-$499/wk
8.3%
$650-$799/wk
10.4%
$800-$999/wk
6.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Buchan South Marital Status

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Married
58.0% 47
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Divorced
11.1% 9
🕊️
Widowed
6.2% 5
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Never married
24.7% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Buchan South Ancestry

Australian
36.5%
English
23.7%
Scottish
14.1%
Irish
12.8%
Dutch
3.2%
German
3.2%
Italian
3.2%
Other
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Buchan South School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
66.7%
Pre-school
33.3%

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

Buchan South Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.3% 13
No need for assistance
93.8% 195

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

Buchan South Volunteering

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Volunteer
32.1% 26
Not a volunteer
67.9% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Buchan South Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Buchan South How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.1%
Walked only
10.3%
Did not go to work
7.7%

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

Buchan South Car Ownership

1 vehicle
8.3%
2 vehicles
52.8%
3 vehicles
19.4%
4+ vehicles
19.4%

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

Buchan South Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
18.6%
3 bedrooms
46.5%
4 bedrooms
34.9%

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

Buchan South Population Mobility

11.6%
moved in the last year
30.3%
moved in the last 5 years
4.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
74.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Buchan South Indigenous Population

1.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
198
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Buchan South Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5
Cancer
4
Heart disease
3
Mental health
3

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

Buchan South Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
4.7%
$1-$149/wk
4.7%
$150-$299/wk
15.6%
$300-$399/wk
4.7%
$400-$499/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
15.6%
$800-$999/wk
14.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Buchan South Family Structure

Couple — no children
41.4%
Couple — children under 15
40.2%
Couple — no children under 15
8.0%
One parent — no children under 15
5.7%
One parent — children under 15
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Buchan South Military Service

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Previously served
4.8% 4
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Never served
95.2% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Buchan South Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
25.6% 22
Did not provide
74.4% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Buchan South Children Ever Born

1 child
28.6%
2 children
71.4%

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

Buchan South Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.9%
5–14 hours
26.6%
15–29 hours
24.1%
30+ hours
10.1%
Did not do domestic work
25.3%

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

Buchan South Household Size

1 person
22.7%
2 persons
45.5%
3 persons
25.0%
4 persons
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Buchan South Where Residents Moved From

Same address
84
Moved from VIC
8
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Buchan South Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Buchan South Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 8 total

Justice Procedures
7
Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Buchan South Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,187/wk
Median Rent $125/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.5%

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

If you earn X in Buchan South

≈ $5,144/month
Median rent $125/wk
Left after rent $1,062/wk
Rent share 10.5%

Buchan South vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Buchan South

What is the population of Buchan South VIC?

The population of Buchan South VIC is 102 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².Buchan South is ranked #8,876 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Buchan South?

The median personal income in Buchan South VIC is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.Buchan South is ranked #5,697 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Buchan South?

Median rent in Buchan South VIC is $125 per week ($542 per month).Rent represents 10.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Buchan South ranks #8,470 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Buchan South?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Buchan South VIC is $1,677. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Buchan South?

The median age in Buchan South VIC is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Buchan South a good suburb to live in?

Buchan South is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 102.The median income is $687/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20367. All dollar figures in AUD.