Victoria · Suburb Profile

Buchan VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Buchan VIC is 201 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Buchan is $581 per week ($30,212 per year). Median rent in Buchan is $158 per week ($685 per month). Buchan has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Buchan has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Buchan is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Buchan is $1,000.

There were 4 recorded offences in Buchan in 2025-25, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (3 offences).

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Buchan Population

residents (Census 2021)

Buchan Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$581/wk

$30,212 per year

#7359 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$158/wk

$685 per month

#8171 of 14,663

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Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Buchan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.5% (110) Female 45.5% (92)

Population Density

0.5

people per km²

201 people · 429.5 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,406

Family income/wk

Buchan Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Buchan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

68.9% 42 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

31.1% 19 dwellings

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

Buchan Country of Birth

Australia

94.3%

England

5.7%

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

Buchan Religion

No Religion

41.8%

Catholic

18.8%

Not stated

16.3%

Anglican

13.5%

Uniting Church

5.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.9%

Christian (other)

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Buchan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.1%

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

Buchan Employment

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Not in labour force

39.4% 54 people

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Employed full-time

36.5% 50 people

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Employed part-time

21.9% 30 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 3 people

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

Buchan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.4%

Bachelor Degree

23.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.1%

Postgraduate Degree

5.4%

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

Buchan Occupation

Managers

27.3%

Professionals

21.2%

Community & Personal Service

19.7%

Labourers

9.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.6%

Sales Workers

6.1%

Clerical & Administrative

4.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.5%

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

Buchan Field of Study

Health

19.6%

Agriculture & Environment

19.6%

Engineering

17.4%

Education

13.0%

Management & Commerce

8.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.7%

Architecture & Building

6.5%

Society & Culture

6.5%

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

Buchan Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Buchan Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

5.3%

$300-$399/wk

5.3%

$400-$499/wk

11.8%

$650-$799/wk

13.2%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Buchan Marital Status

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Married

49.4% 88

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Separated

2.8% 5

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Divorced

9.6% 17

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Widowed

9.0% 16

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Never married

29.2% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Buchan Ancestry

English

38.6%

Australian

24.4%

Irish

13.8%

Scottish

12.2%

Other

3.7%

German

2.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Chinese

1.6%

Polish

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Buchan School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.4%

Secondary — Catholic

27.3%

Secondary — Government

22.7%

Vocational Education

13.6%

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

Buchan Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.4% 32

✅

No need for assistance

90.6% 310

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

Buchan Volunteering

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Volunteer

28.5% 45

—

Not a volunteer

71.5% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Buchan Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

26.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

46.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Buchan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.0%

Did not go to work

17.1%

Walked only

12.9%

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

Buchan Car Ownership

1 vehicle

29.7%

2 vehicles

41.9%

3 vehicles

6.8%

4+ vehicles

21.6%

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

Buchan Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.3%

2 bedrooms

27.5%

3 bedrooms

47.5%

4 bedrooms

15.0%

5 bedrooms

3.8%

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

Buchan Population Mobility

10.9%

moved in the last year

20.5%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Buchan Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

337

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Buchan Long-term Health Conditions

Lung condition

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Kidney disease

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

Buchan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

5.9%

$300-$399/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

8.4%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

14.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Buchan Family Structure

Couple — no children

41.5%

Couple — children under 15

22.2%

Couple — no children under 15

18.5%

One parent — children under 15

11.9%

One parent — no children under 15

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Buchan Military Service

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Previously served

3.9% 6

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Never served

96.1% 146

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Buchan Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

19.2% 30

—

Did not provide

80.8% 126

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Buchan Children Ever Born

No children

22.2%

2 children

33.3%

3 children

33.3%

4 children

11.1%

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

Buchan When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Buchan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.8%

5–14 hours

23.6%

15–29 hours

18.2%

30+ hours

20.6%

Did not do domestic work

18.8%

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

Buchan Household Size

1 person

35.0%

2 persons

43.8%

3 persons

10.0%

4 persons

3.8%

5 persons

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Buchan Where Residents Moved From

Same address

156

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Buchan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Buchan Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Assault

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Buchan Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,083/wk

Median Rent $158/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.6%

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

If you earn X in Buchan

Your weekly income

≈ $4,693/month

Median rent $158/wk

Left after rent $925/wk

Rent share 14.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Coleraine

Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $18/wk

Buchan vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Betley

Pop: 101 Income: $419/wk Rent: $193/wk

Bumberrah

Pop: 101 Income: $609/wk Rent: $285/wk

Driffield

Pop: 101 Income: $814/wk Rent: $225/wk

Ondit

Pop: 101 Income: $669/wk Rent: $240/wk

Strangways

Pop: 101 Income: $582/wk Rent: $225/wk

Buchan South

Pop: 102 Income: $687/wk Rent: $125/wk

Compare Buchan

Buchan vs Betley →Buchan vs Bumberrah →Buchan vs Driffield →Buchan vs Ondit →

Frequently Asked Questions About Buchan

What is the population of Buchan VIC?

The population of Buchan VIC is 201 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².Buchan is ranked #6,950 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Buchan?

The median personal income in Buchan VIC is $581 per week, or $30,212 per year.The median household income is $1,083 per week.Family income is $1,406 per week.Buchan is ranked #7,359 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Buchan?

Median rent in Buchan VIC is $158 per week ($685 per month).Rent represents 14.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Buchan ranks #8,171 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Buchan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Buchan VIC is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Buchan?

The median age in Buchan VIC is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Buchan a good suburb to live in?

Buchan is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 201.The median income is $581/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.6% 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: 20366. All dollar figures in AUD.