Buchan South, VIC 3885

East Gippsland Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 3885

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Median house price

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What to know about Buchan South

Buchan South (3885) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.

Buchan South has roughly 102 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Buchan South scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 737 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.

Schools in Buchan South

Schools serving Buchan South: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Buchan Primary School

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Bruthen Primary School

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Newmerella Primary School

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Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Buchan South's population at 102, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
102
Median age
46
Family households
79%
Lone person
21%
Owner occupied
83%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

4 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
B Property and deception offences2 (50.0%)
A Crimes against the person1 (25.0%)
D Public order and security offences1 (25.0%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
737 mm
Hottest month, avg max
25.8°C
Coldest month, avg min
4.9°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Buchan South

What is the Buchan South postcode?
Buchan South is in the 3885 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
Where is Buchan South?
Buchan South is a suburb in the East Gippsland Shire Council area, VIC 3885.
What schools are in Buchan South?
There are 11 schools serving Buchan South on this page, including Buchan Primary School, Bruthen Primary School, St Joseph's School.
How walkable is Buchan South?
Buchan South has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Buchan South?
Buchan South is close to Buchan, Yalmy, Bete Bolong North, Murrindal, Timbarra.
What is the population of Buchan South?
The population of Buchan South is approximately 102 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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