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Buln Buln VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Buln Buln VIC is 551 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Buln Buln is $786 per week ($40,872 per year). Median rent in Buln Buln is $258 per week ($1,118 per month). Buln Buln has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Buln Buln has a population density of 30.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Buln Buln is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Thai. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Buln Buln is $1,723.

There were 25 recorded offences in Buln Buln in 2025-25, a rate of 45 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (7 offences).

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📍 Buln Buln, Victoria — 38.0927°S, 145.9557°E

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Buln Buln Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Buln Buln Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$786/wk
$40,872 per year
#3827 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$258/wk
$1,118 per month
#6018 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,723/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Buln Buln Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (266) Female 51.1% (278)

Population Density

30.1
people per km²
551 people · 18.3 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,212
Family income/wk

Buln Buln Age Distribution

0-4
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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Buln Buln Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
45.8% 71 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
54.2% 84 dwellings

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

Buln Buln Country of Birth

Australia
98.4%
England
1.6%

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

Buln Buln Religion

No Religion
50.9%
Catholic
15.7%
Anglican
13.2%
Not stated
7.1%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.5%
Uniting Church
3.4%
Baptist
3.0%
Christian (other)
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Buln Buln Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.7%

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

Buln Buln Languages Spoken at Home

Thai
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Buln Buln Employment

💼
Employed full-time
46.6% 181 people
⏰
Employed part-time
27.8% 108 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.8% 11 people
🏠
Not in labour force
22.7% 88 people

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

Buln Buln Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
44.5%
Bachelor Degree
28.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.8%
Postgraduate Degree
8.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.5%
Certificate I/II
2.4%

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

Buln Buln Occupation

Professionals
31.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.1%
Managers
17.8%
Community & Personal Service
13.5%
Clerical & Administrative
6.5%
Labourers
4.3%
Sales Workers
3.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.6%

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

Buln Buln Field of Study

Engineering
16.8%
Health
15.7%
Architecture & Building
13.2%
Education
12.7%
Society & Culture
10.7%
Management & Commerce
9.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.1%
Agriculture & Environment
7.1%
Creative Arts
5.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.0%

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

Buln Buln Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Buln Buln Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
1.9%
$400-$499/wk
5.0%
$650-$799/wk
6.9%
$800-$999/wk
1.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.1%
$4,000+/wk
14.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Buln Buln Marital Status

💍
Married
57.6% 249
↔️
Separated
1.9% 8
📋
Divorced
5.1% 22
🕊️
Widowed
4.4% 19
👤
Never married
31.0% 134

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Buln Buln Ancestry

Australian
40.6%
English
32.2%
Irish
7.7%
Scottish
6.7%
Dutch
3.4%
Italian
2.4%
German
2.1%
Other
1.9%
New Zealander
1.4%
Chinese
0.7%
Filipino
0.4%
Welsh
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Buln Buln School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
30.9%
Vocational Education
16.8%
Secondary — Government
16.1%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
10.7%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
8.1%
Pre-school
7.4%
Secondary — Catholic
7.4%
Primary — Catholic
2.7%

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

Buln Buln Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
2.2% 23
✅
No need for assistance
97.8% 1,015

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

Buln Buln Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
27.9% 112
—
Not a volunteer
72.1% 290

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Buln Buln Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.3%
$600-$799/mo
7.8%
$800-$999/mo
6.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
26.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
29.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Buln Buln How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.8%
Did not go to work
14.0%
Car (passenger)
6.4%
Walked only
5.2%
Truck
1.6%

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

Buln Buln Car Ownership

1 vehicle
11.8%
2 vehicles
43.5%
3 vehicles
21.8%
4+ vehicles
22.9%

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

Buln Buln Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.9%
2 bedrooms
4.6%
3 bedrooms
42.3%
4 bedrooms
40.0%
5 bedrooms
7.4%
6+ bedrooms
2.9%

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

Buln Buln Population Mobility

9.4%
moved in the last year
24.2%
moved in the last 5 years
1.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
74.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Buln Buln Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
1,010
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Buln Buln Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
40
Arthritis
24
Asthma
24
Cancer
9
Diabetes
8
Stroke
3
Heart disease
3
Lung condition
3

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

Buln Buln Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.6%
$1-$149/wk
6.0%
$150-$299/wk
6.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
2.3%
$500-$649/wk
5.4%
$650-$799/wk
12.6%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.3%
$3,500+/wk
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Buln Buln Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
43.2%
Couple — no children under 15
26.9%
Couple — no children
23.1%
One parent — no children under 15
3.6%
One parent — children under 15
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Buln Buln Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.4% 14
👤
Never served
96.6% 396

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Buln Buln Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
14.3% 58
—
Did not provide
85.7% 347

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Buln Buln Children Ever Born

No children
25.3%
1 child
6.1%
2 children
31.3%
3 children
21.2%
4 children
9.6%
5+ children
6.6%

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

Buln Buln When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
5
2001–2010
8

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

Buln Buln Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.9%
5–14 hours
35.2%
15–29 hours
13.5%
30+ hours
10.8%
Did not do domestic work
14.5%

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

Buln Buln Household Size

1 person
13.1%
2 persons
38.1%
3 persons
11.9%
4 persons
17.3%
5 persons
14.9%
6+ persons
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Buln Buln Where Residents Moved From

Same address
471
Moved from VIC
31
Moved from WA
9
Moved — same area (SA2)
6

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

Buln Buln Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
89.3%
Blended family — no other children
6.0%
Step family — no other children
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Buln Buln Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 25 total

Property Damage
7
Justice Procedures
7
Theft
3
Weapons
3
Assault
2
Break & Enter
1
Fraud
1
Public Order
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Buln Buln Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1000
avg ICSEA score
143
total students
Buln Buln Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 143 students
1000
ICSEA

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

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Buln Buln Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,916/wk
Median Rent $258/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.5%

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

If you earn X in Buln Buln

≈ $8,303/month
Median rent $258/wk
Left after rent $1,658/wk
Rent share 13.5%

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Income: $674/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $18/wk

Buln Buln vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Steels Creek
Pop: 276 Income: $741/wk Rent: $509/wk
Navigators
Pop: 276 Income: $709/wk Rent: $350/wk
Modewarre
Pop: 277 Income: $790/wk Rent: $400/wk
Murrayville
Pop: 278 Income: $666/wk Rent: $110/wk
Wyuna (Vic.)
Pop: 278 Income: $808/wk Rent: $138/wk
Glenmaggie
Pop: 279 Income: $592/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buln Buln

What is the population of Buln Buln VIC?

The population of Buln Buln VIC is 551 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 30.1 people per km².Buln Buln is ranked #4,871 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Buln Buln?

The median personal income in Buln Buln VIC is $786 per week, or $40,872 per year.The median household income is $1,916 per week.Family income is $2,212 per week.Buln Buln is ranked #3,827 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Buln Buln?

Median rent in Buln Buln VIC is $258 per week ($1,118 per month).Rent represents 13.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Buln Buln ranks #6,018 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Buln Buln?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Buln Buln VIC is $1,723. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Buln Buln?

The median age in Buln Buln VIC is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Buln Buln a good suburb to live in?

Buln Buln is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 551.The median income is $786/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.5% 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: 20390. All dollar figures in AUD.