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Bullengarook Postcode
Victoria
Located in Victoria, Bullengarook is a locality approximately 54 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Bullengarook is 3437, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Bullengarook has a population of 714 (394 males, 326 females). The median age is 44 years.
The median weekly household income in Bullengarook is $2,302, with a median personal income of $910 per week.
The median weekly rent is $300 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,210.
In terms of birthplace, 94% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (9), Germany (8), and Italy (7).
87.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.5% speak another language.
The employment rate in Bullengarook shows 336 people employed (196 full-time, 112 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.3%.
The most common occupations are professionals (56), technicians & trades (45), and managers (29).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Bullengarook has an IRSAD score of 1056 placing it in decile 9 (very advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Bullengarook covers an area of 70.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 10 persons per km².
Statistically, Bullengarook sits within the Macedon Ranges area, part of the broader Melbourne - North West region. It falls under the Moorabool local government area.
The federal electorate for Bullengarook is McEwen (Rural).
The 3437 postcode is shared by Bullengarook along with Gisborne and Gisborne South.
Bullengarook Details
| Postcode | 3437 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 714 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,302/week |
| Median Personal Income | $910/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,210 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 70.4 km² |
| Population Density | 10/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 228 |
| Completed Year 12 | 39.1% |
| Australian Citizens | 87.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 10 (1.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (very advantaged) |
| Latitude | -37.5167 |
| Longitude | 144.4833 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 54 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Macedon Ranges |
| Local Government | Moorabool |
| Federal Electorate | McEwen |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 147 (20.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 85 (11.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 134 (18.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 228 (31.9%) |
| 65+ years | 128 (17.9%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 63 (8.8%) |
| Arthritis | 34 (4.7%) |
| Asthma | 26 (3.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 15 (2.1%) |
| Cancer | 13 (1.8%) |
| Diabetes | 11 (1.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (0.4%) |
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 | 29 (13.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 93 (42.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 99 (44.8%) |