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Buxton VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Buxton VIC is 591 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Buxton is $698 per week ($36,296 per year). Median rent in Buxton is $348 per week ($1,508 per month). Buxton has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Buxton has a population density of 9.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Buxton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Buxton is $1,733.

There were 45 recorded offences in Buxton in 2025-25, a rate of 76 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (21 offences).

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Buxton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Buxton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$698/wk

$36,296 per year

#5526 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$348/wk

$1,508 per month

#3497 of 14,663

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Buxton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (300) Female 49.1% (289)

Population Density

9.6

people per km²

591 people · 61.4 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,759

Family income/wk

Buxton 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Buxton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.9% 116 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.1% 88 dwellings

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

Buxton Country of Birth

Australia

91.0%

England

7.8%

Germany

1.2%

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

Buxton Religion

No Religion

56.8%

Anglican

14.2%

Not stated

11.3%

Catholic

10.1%

Uniting Church

3.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

1.6%

Baptist

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Buxton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.7%

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

Buxton Employment

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Employed full-time

30.4% 135 people

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Employed part-time

24.8% 110 people

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Unemployed

2.0% 9 people

🏠

Not in labour force

42.8% 190 people

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

Buxton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.6%

Bachelor Degree

27.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.6%

Postgraduate Degree

4.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.1%

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

Buxton Occupation

Professionals

21.5%

Managers

19.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.9%

Community & Personal Service

13.1%

Labourers

8.4%

Sales Workers

6.3%

Clerical & Administrative

5.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.2%

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

Buxton Field of Study

Engineering

20.2%

Health

14.2%

Society & Culture

13.7%

Management & Commerce

12.0%

Architecture & Building

9.8%

Creative Arts

7.7%

Agriculture & Environment

7.1%

Education

6.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.3%

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

Buxton Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Buxton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.7%

$1-$149/wk

1.7%

$150-$299/wk

2.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

6.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.4%

$800-$999/wk

6.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.3%

$4,000+/wk

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Buxton Marital Status

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Married

48.9% 251

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Separated

3.5% 18

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Divorced

14.6% 75

🕊️

Widowed

5.1% 26

👤

Never married

27.9% 143

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Buxton Ancestry

English

34.9%

Australian

31.3%

Scottish

11.0%

Irish

7.6%

Dutch

3.6%

German

3.6%

Other

3.6%

Italian

1.7%

New Zealander

0.8%

Polish

0.8%

French

0.7%

Indian

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Buxton School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

28.7%

Primary — Government

24.1%

Pre-school

14.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.2%

Vocational Education

8.0%

Primary — Catholic

5.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.6%

Secondary — Catholic

4.6%

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

Buxton Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.9% 52

✅

No need for assistance

95.1% 1,006

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

Buxton Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

24.2% 112

—

Not a volunteer

75.8% 351

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Buxton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

12.0%

$600-$799/mo

10.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

8.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Buxton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.9%

Did not go to work

16.2%

Walked only

5.2%

Truck

3.8%

Car (passenger)

2.9%

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

Buxton Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.3%

1 vehicle

19.9%

2 vehicles

43.7%

3 vehicles

20.3%

4+ vehicles

14.7%

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

Buxton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.8%

2 bedrooms

11.7%

3 bedrooms

54.3%

4 bedrooms

27.0%

5 bedrooms

2.2%

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

Buxton Population Mobility

12.4%

moved in the last year

41.0%

moved in the last 5 years

2.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Buxton Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,073

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Buxton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

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

Buxton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.0%

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$150-$299/wk

6.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

6.1%

$500-$649/wk

5.4%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Buxton Family Structure

Couple — no children

43.8%

Couple — children under 15

30.1%

Couple — no children under 15

17.0%

One parent — children under 15

6.0%

One parent — no children under 15

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Buxton Military Service

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Previously served

2.2% 10

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Never served

97.8% 449

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Buxton Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.3% 75

—

Did not provide

83.7% 385

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Buxton Children Ever Born

No children

30.5%

1 child

5.7%

2 children

36.7%

3 children

18.6%

4 children

7.1%

5+ children

1.4%

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

Buxton When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Buxton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.3%

5–14 hours

31.7%

15–29 hours

16.5%

30+ hours

14.1%

Did not do domestic work

16.5%

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

Buxton Household Size

1 person

28.5%

2 persons

43.8%

3 persons

11.5%

4 persons

10.6%

5 persons

4.3%

6+ persons

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Buxton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

461

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

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

Buxton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.5%

Blended family — no other children

13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Buxton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 45 total

Weapons

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Drug Offences

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

Buxton Schools

schools nearby

government

997

avg ICSEA score

total students

Buxton Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 40 students

997

ICSEA

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

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Buxton Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,367/wk

Median Rent $348/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.5%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Buxton

Your weekly income

≈ $5,924/month

Median rent $348/wk

Left after rent $1,019/wk

Rent share 25.5%

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Buxton vs State & National Average

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Pop: 296 Income: $522/wk Rent: $210/wk

Alberton (Vic.)

Pop: 297 Income: $488/wk Rent: $255/wk

Allans Flat

Pop: 297 Income: $933/wk Rent: $340/wk

Catani

Pop: 297 Income: $635/wk Rent: $210/wk

Gnarwarre

Pop: 297 Income: $768/wk Rent: $390/wk

Dartmoor (Vic.)

Pop: 299 Income: $578/wk Rent: $153/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buxton

What is the population of Buxton VIC?

The population of Buxton VIC is 591 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.6 people per km².Buxton is ranked #4,771 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Buxton?

The median personal income in Buxton VIC is $698 per week, or $36,296 per year.The median household income is $1,367 per week.Family income is $1,759 per week.Buxton is ranked #5,526 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Buxton?

Median rent in Buxton VIC is $348 per week ($1,508 per month).Rent represents 25.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.Buxton ranks #3,497 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Buxton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Buxton VIC is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Buxton?

The median age in Buxton VIC is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Buxton a good suburb to live in?

Buxton is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 591.The median income is $698/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.5% 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: 20431. All dollar figures in AUD.