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Buln Buln Postcode
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Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Buln Buln Compares
Buln Buln vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Buln Buln | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,916 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $258 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,723 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 40 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% -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.
Buln Buln is a locality 90 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3821. It falls within the Latrobe - Gippsland region. The local government area is Baw Baw.
According to the 2021 Census, Buln Buln has a population of 551 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,916, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, lower than the VIC average.
Housing in Buln Buln includes a median weekly rent of $258, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,723, with 177 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 93.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Buln Buln scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Buln Buln is served by Buln Buln Primary School.
Buln Buln is part of the Baw Baw statistical area in Victoria.
Buln Buln Details
| Postcode | 3821 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 551 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,916/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $786/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $258 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,723 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 18.3 km² |
| Population Density | 30/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 177 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -38.083333 |
| Longitude | 145.933333 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 90 km |
| Region (SA4) | Latrobe - Gippsland |
| Area (SA3) | Baw Baw |
| Local Government | Baw Baw |
| Federal Electorate | Monash |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 116 (21.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 73 (13.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 108 (19.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 171 (31.0%) |
| 65+ years | 73 (13.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 50 (9.1%) |
| Asthma | 48 (8.7%) |
| Diabetes | 17 (3.1%) |
| Cancer | 12 (2.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (1.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (0.5%) |
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 | 20 (11.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 74 (43.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 76 (44.7%) |
Schools in Buln Buln
Suburbs Near Buln Buln
Same Postcode (3821)
More Buln Buln Data
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.