East Gippsland Shire Council
Buchan
Buchan at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
201
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Buchan.
Buchan (3885) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Buchan has roughly 201 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Buchan 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 5 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Buchan's population at 201, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
201
Median age
54
Family households
65%
Lone person
35%
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)
$158/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
201
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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.
Local schools for Buchan
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Government School Catchment
Buchan Primary School
Orbost Community College
Newmerella Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Buchan.
- What is the Buchan postcode?
- Buchan is in the 3885 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Buchan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $158.
- What schools are in Buchan?
- There are 7 schools serving Buchan on this page, including Buchan Primary School, St Joseph's School, Orbost Community College.
- How walkable is Buchan?
- Buchan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Buchan?
- Buchan is close to Buchan South, Yalmy, Murrindal, Bete Bolong North, Timbarra.
- What is the population of Buchan?
- Buchan has approximately 201 residents. The median age is 54.
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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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