Victoria · Postcode 3461
Bullarto postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 81 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Bullarto at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Bullarto ranks: SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Bullarto vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Bullarto | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,375 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 58 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Bullarto is a locality 81 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3461. It falls within the Bendigo region. The local government area is Hepburn.
According to the 2021 Census, Bullarto has a population of 89 with a median age of 58. The median weekly household income is $1,375, below the VIC average.
Housing in Bullarto includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 35 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 89.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bullarto scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Bullarto is served by Bullarto Primary School.
Bullarto is part of the Heathcote - Castlemaine - Kyneton statistical area in Victoria.
Bullarto details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3461 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 89 |
| Median Age | 58 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $599/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 18.1 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 35 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.3990211 |
| Longitude | 144.2125766 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 81 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bendigo |
| Area (SA3) | Heathcote - Castlemaine - Kyneton |
| Local Government | Hepburn |
| Federal Electorate | Ballarat |
| State Electorate | Macedon (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 11 (12.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 5 (5.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 16 (18.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 36 (40.4%) |
| 65+ years | 26 (29.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 11 (12.4%) |
| Diabetes | 9 (10.1%) |
| Arthritis | 8 (9.0%) |
| Cancer | 8 (9.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 6 (6.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (6.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 9 (23.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 15 (39.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 14 (36.8%) |
Schools in Bullarto
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Bullarto. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Bullarto
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.