Bolinda VIC 3432
Bolinda sits 56 km from Melbourne CBD in Victoria, around 54 minutes by car. Census data records 185 residents with a median age of 51 and a median household income of $93,184 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the top 40% nationally. The locality fell 6.1% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $550 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,000. Bolinda is characterised by high bushfire risk and no recorded flood exposure. All 1 school within the locality boundary rank above the state average, and walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
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Is Bolinda safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Bolinda sits in the low band, with 4 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 64% on the prior year.
4 offences
63.6% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20254 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serve Bolinda, and the cohort skews above peer-suburb performance. Bolinda Primary School leads the pack.
- • 48 students in one school (avg 48)
Primary
Walkability
Bolinda is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Bolinda.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 85
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Macedon Ranges: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Bolinda is home to 185 residents, with a median age of 51 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $93,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
185
Median Age
51
Median Household Income
$93,184/yr
Census Median Rent
$550/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg Household Size
2.7
Median Personal Income
$41,132/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
11.8%
Total Dwellings
68
Owner-Occupier Rate
92.8%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
30.7%
Mortgage Stress
25.8%
Work From Home
37.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 85.4%
- English Spoken at Home
- 88.6%
- Employment Rate
- 60.8%
- Completed Year 12
- 41.1%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,065 a year through Macedon Ranges based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 99%
- Infrastructure and transport 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Macedon Ranges
In the year to August 2026, 331 new dwellings were approved across Macedon Ranges. That mix is 281 houses and 50 units. Approvals are up 79.5% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2008).
Registered Aboriginal Parties are appointed by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage for their area. They are the body to contact about cultural heritage here.
Climate & Setting
from Macedon Forestry, 19.6 kmModerate rainfall.
- Elevation
- 367 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 46.4 km
- Annual rainfall
- 778 mm
- 74 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 3432, 0 of 227 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.3% (3 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.3%.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
0 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3432 in 2025-26. The most was 1, in 2003-04.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Rob Mitchell Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rob Mitchell | 54.8% | 45.2% | +0.9 |
| 2022 | Rob Mitchell | 53.3% | 46.7% | +2.0 |
| 2019 | Rob Mitchell | 55.0% | 45.0% | +1.0 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Mary-Anne Thomas Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mary-Anne Thomas ALP | 59.5% | 59.5% | 40.5% |
| 2018 | Mary-Anne Thomas ALP | 50.6% | 63.2% | 36.8% |
| 2014 | Mary-Anne Thomas ALP | 53.8% | 53.8% | 46.2% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
Looking at a specific address in Bolinda?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 185 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Bolinda
Is Bolinda a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Bolinda is low (35/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Bolinda?
Bolinda has a high recorded bushfire history (73/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). No mapped flood overlay applies. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Bolinda?
Bolinda, VIC had a population of 185 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Bolinda, VIC?
The postcode for Bolinda, VIC is 3432.
How far is Bolinda from Melbourne?
Bolinda is 56 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 54 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Bolinda?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Bolinda was $93,184 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Bolinda?
There are too few current rental listings in Bolinda for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $550, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Bolinda?
The median age of residents in Bolinda was 51 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Bolinda at risk of bushfire?
Bolinda has a high recorded bushfire history (73/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Bolinda?
There is 1 school inside the Bolinda boundary: 1 above similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
What is the weather like in Bolinda?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Bolinda, Macedon Forestry (19.6 km away), 778 mm of rain a year over 74 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Bolinda?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Bolinda belong to?
Bolinda sits within the Macedon Ranges local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Bolinda?
The average residential rates bill through Macedon Ranges is $2,065 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Bolinda?
Across Macedon Ranges, 331 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 79.5% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Bolinda in?
Bolinda sits within the federal Division of Mcewen, currently held by Rob Mitchell (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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