Mount Alexander Shire Council

Bung Bong

VIC3465

Bung Bong at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

63

Median age 59

The brief

What to know about Bung Bong.

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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Day to day

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

Verified median pending

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

63

Median age: 59

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

1

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

E Justice procedures offences1 (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 Bung Bong.

Local schools for Bung Bong

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Government School Catchment

Maryborough Education Centre

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Timor Primary School

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Avoca Primary School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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 Bung Bong.

What is the Bung Bong postcode?
Bung Bong is in the 3465 postcode, in VIC, 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?
Bung Bong has approximately 63 residents. The median age is 59.

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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