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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
Buchan South Median Income & Rent
Buchan South Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Buchan South Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Buchan South Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Buchan South Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Buchan South Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Buchan South Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Buchan South Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Buchan South Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Buchan South Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Buchan South Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Buchan South Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Buchan South Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Buchan South Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Buchan South Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Buchan South School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Buchan South Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Buchan South Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Buchan South Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Buchan South How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Buchan South Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Buchan South Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Buchan South Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Buchan South Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Buchan South Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Buchan South Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Buchan South Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Buchan South Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Buchan South Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Buchan South Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Buchan South Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Buchan South Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Buchan South Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Buchan South Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Buchan South Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 8 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Buchan South Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.