Cardinia Shire Council
Bunyip
Bunyip at a glance
Median house
$791,500
Median unit
$312,480
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
3,131
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Bunyip.
Bunyip (3815) sits in the Cardinia region of Victoria. The median house here is $791,500, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Bunyip has roughly 3,131 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.
Bunyip scores 10/100 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 3 government primary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bunyip's population at 3,131, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,131
Median age
38
Family households
79%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $791,500 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $312,480, roughly 61% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $158,000. 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
$791,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $312,480.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$311/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
$791,500
$312,480
3,131
Median age: 38
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.04% (median rent $311/wk against a $791,500 price tag). Units yield 5.33% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (11%), 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 20262.04%
Based on $791,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.33%
Based on $312,480 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.
97
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.
10
20
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 Bunyip.
Local schools for Bunyip
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Government School Catchment
Bunyip Primary School
Garfield Primary School
Longwarry Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Bunyip.
- What is the median house price in Bunyip?
- The median house price in Bunyip, VIC 3815 is $791,500. The median unit price is $312,480. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Bunyip postcode?
- Bunyip is in the 3815 postcode, in VIC, in the Cardinia Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bunyip?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $311, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Bunyip?
- There are 6 schools serving Bunyip on this page, including Bunyip Primary School, Columba Catholic School, Garfield Primary School.
- How walkable is Bunyip?
- Bunyip has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bunyip?
- Bunyip is close to Garfield, Bunyip North, Longwarry, Longwarry North, Vervale.
- What is the population of Bunyip?
- Bunyip has approximately 3,131 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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