East Gippsland Shire Council
Buchan South
Buchan South at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
102
Median age 46
The brief
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.
Day to day
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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
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%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$125/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
102
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Buchan South.
Local schools for Buchan South
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Buchan Primary School
Bruthen Primary School
Newmerella Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
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.
- What is the average rent in Buchan South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $125.
- 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?
- Buchan South has approximately 102 residents. The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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