Bung Bong at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
63
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Bung Bong.
The postcode for Bung Bong is 3465 (VIC).
Bung Bong (3465) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria.
Bung Bong has roughly 63 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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What it’s like to live here.
Bung Bong 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 5 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bung Bong's population at 63, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
63
Median age
59
Family households
69%
Lone person
23%
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)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$160/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
63
Median age: 59
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
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Education
Schools in Bung Bong.
Local schools for Bung Bong
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Government School Catchment
Maryborough Education Centre
Timor Primary School
Avoca 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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bung Bong.
- What is the Bung Bong postcode?
- Bung Bong is in the 3465 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- Where is Bung Bong?
- Bung Bong is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3465, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bung Bong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $160.
- What schools are in Bung Bong?
- There are 8 schools serving Bung Bong on this page, including Maryborough Education Centre, Highview College, St Augustine's School.
- How walkable is Bung Bong?
- Bung Bong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bung Bong?
- Bung Bong is close to Wareek, Adelaide Lead, Moonlight Flat, Alma, Homebush.
- What is the population of Bung Bong?
- The population of Bung Bong is approximately 63 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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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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