Buxton at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
591
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Buxton.
The postcode for Buxton is 3711 (VIC).
Buxton (3711) sits in the Murrindindi region of Victoria.
Buxton has roughly 591 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Buxton scores 2/100 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Buxton's population at 591, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
591
Median age
53
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$348/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$296/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
591
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
19
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.
2
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Buxton.
Local schools for Buxton
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Government School Catchment
Buxton Primary School
Marysville Primary School
Rubicon Outdoor 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 Buxton.
- What is the Buxton postcode?
- Buxton is in the 3711 postcode, in VIC, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- Where is Buxton?
- Buxton is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3711, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Buxton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $348, for units it's $296.
- What schools are in Buxton?
- There are 3 schools serving Buxton on this page, including Buxton Primary School, Marysville Primary School, Rubicon Outdoor School.
- How walkable is Buxton?
- Buxton has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Buxton?
- Buxton is close to Marysville, Narbethong, Taggerty, Murrindindi, Acheron.
- What is the population of Buxton?
- The population of Buxton is approximately 591 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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