Northern Grampians Shire Council

Bulgana

VIC3377

Bulgana at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

19

Median age 55

The brief

What to know about Bulgana.

The postcode for Bulgana is 3377 (VIC).

Bulgana (3377) sits in the Northern Grampians region of Victoria.

Bulgana has roughly 19 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy. 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.

Bulgana 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 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Bulgana's population at 19, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy (43% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (50% family, 29% lone person).

Population

19

Median age

55

Family households

50%

Lone person

29%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$250/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$213/wk

Owner occupied

43%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

19

Median age: 55

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

2

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences2 (100.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Bulgana.

Local schools for Bulgana

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Government School Catchment

Great Western Primary School

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Ararat North Primary School

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Ararat West Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

612 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

23.2°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

7.3°C

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Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Bulgana.

What is the Bulgana postcode?
Bulgana is in the 3377 postcode, in VIC, in the Northern Grampians Shire Council region.
Where is Bulgana?
Bulgana is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3377, in the Northern Grampians Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Bulgana?
The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
What schools are in Bulgana?
There are 9 schools serving Bulgana on this page, including Great Western Primary School, Ararat North Primary School, Ararat West Primary School.
How walkable is Bulgana?
Bulgana has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Bulgana?
Bulgana is close to Dunneworthy, Crowlands, Joel South, Joel South, Mount Cole Creek.
What is the population of Bulgana?
The population of Bulgana is approximately 19 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.

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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