Bushfield at a glance
Population
596
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Bushfield.
The postcode for Bushfield is 3281 (VIC).
Bushfield (3281) sits in the Moyne region of Victoria.
Bushfield has roughly 596 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bushfield's population at 596, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
596
Median age
43
Family households
88%
Lone person
10%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
596
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
13
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bushfield.
Local schools for Bushfield
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Government School Catchment
Woodford Primary School
Merri River School
Warrnambool College
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Frequently asked
About Bushfield.
- What is the Bushfield postcode?
- Bushfield is in the 3281 postcode, in VIC, in the Moyne Shire Council region.
- Where is Bushfield?
- Bushfield is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3281, in the Moyne Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bushfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Bushfield?
- There are 15 schools serving Bushfield on this page, including Woodford Primary School, King's College, Merri River School.
- What suburbs are near Bushfield?
- Bushfield is close to Woodford, Warrnambool, Warrnambool East, Purnim West, Grassmere.
- What is the population of Bushfield?
- The population of Bushfield is approximately 596 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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