Buffalo River at a glance
Population
285
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Buffalo River.
The postcode for Buffalo River is 3737 (VIC).
Buffalo River (3737) sits in the Wangaratta region of Victoria.
Buffalo River has roughly 285 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Buffalo River's population at 285, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
285
Median age
54
Family households
77%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$130/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
285
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Buffalo River.
Local schools for Buffalo River
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Government School Catchment
Myrtleford P-12 College
Non-Government Schools
Marian College
St Mary's School
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Frequently asked
About Buffalo River.
- What is the Buffalo River postcode?
- Buffalo River is in the 3737 postcode, in VIC, in the Rural City of Wangaratta region.
- Where is Buffalo River?
- Buffalo River is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3737, in the Rural City of Wangaratta region.
- What is the average rent in Buffalo River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $130.
- What schools are in Buffalo River?
- There are 3 schools serving Buffalo River on this page, including Marian College, St Mary's School, Myrtleford P-12 College.
- What suburbs are near Buffalo River?
- Buffalo River is close to Merriang South, Merriang, Nug Nug, Myrtleford, Ovens.
- What is the population of Buffalo River?
- The population of Buffalo River is approximately 285 (2021 Census). 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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