Moorabool Shire Council
Buninyong
Buninyong at a glance
Median house
$730,000
Median unit
$274,320
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
3,797
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Buninyong.
Buninyong (3357) sits in the Moorabool region of Victoria. The median house here is $730,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Buninyong has roughly 3,797 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Buninyong scores 4/100 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Buninyong's population at 3,797, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,797
Median age
45
Family households
77%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $730,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $274,320, roughly 62% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $146,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$730,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
$730,000
$274,320
3,797
Median age: 45
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.06% (median rent $430/wk against a $730,000 price tag). Units yield 6.82% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (13%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.06%
Based on $730,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.82%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202685%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
113
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.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Buninyong.
Local schools for Buninyong
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Buninyong Primary School
Mount Clear College
Mount Clear Primary School
© 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
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 Buninyong.
- What is the median house price in Buninyong?
- The median house price in Buninyong, VIC 3357 is $730,000. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Buninyong postcode?
- Buninyong is in the 3357 postcode, in VIC, in the Moorabool Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Buninyong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Buninyong?
- There are 17 schools serving Buninyong on this page, including Buninyong Primary School, Ballarat Steiner School, Emmaus Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Buninyong?
- Buninyong has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Buninyong?
- Buninyong is close to Mount Helen, Scotsmans Lead, Scotchmans Lead, Durham Lead, Magpie.
- What is the population of Buninyong?
- Buninyong has approximately 3,797 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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