Baw Baw Shire Council
Buln Buln
Buln Buln at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
551
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Buln Buln.
Buln Buln (3821) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria.
Buln Buln has roughly 551 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Buln Buln 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 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Buln Buln's population at 551, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
551
Median age
40
Family households
82%
Lone person
12%
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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$258/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
551
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
21
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
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Buln Buln.
Local schools for Buln Buln
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Government School Catchment
Buln Buln Primary School
Drouin West Primary School
Jindivick Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Buln Buln.
- What is the Buln Buln postcode?
- Buln Buln is in the 3821 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Buln Buln?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $258.
- What schools are in Buln Buln?
- There are 18 schools serving Buln Buln on this page, including Buln Buln Primary School, Drouin West Primary School, Jindivick Primary School.
- How walkable is Buln Buln?
- Buln Buln has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Buln Buln?
- Buln Buln is close to Bravington, Rokeby, Brandy Creek, Tarago, Crossover.
- What is the population of Buln Buln?
- Buln Buln has approximately 551 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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