Buangor is a rural locality in Victoria, 182 km from Melbourne CBD, around 2 hours 5 minutes by car. Population is 112; the median age is 51 and the median household income is $53,300 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the lower-middle tier nationally. Population grew 8.7% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $210 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,083. The area shows high crime risk and high bushfire risk. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 112. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataThe median house sale price in Buangor sits at $530,000, broadly flat year-on-year. That said, only four sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level.
$530,000
Based on only 4 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Is Buangor safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Buangor sits in the high band, with 19 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 34% on the prior year.
19 offences
34.5% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20259 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 3 of them fatal
Where they happened
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 serves Buangor, but none have published comparable ratings yet.
- • 16 students in one school (avg 16)
Primary
Walkability
Buangor is very car-dependent on foot — at 20/100, nearly all errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Buangor.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 21
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
Ararat: 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
Buangor is home to 112 residents, with a median age of 51 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $53,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
112
Median Age
51
Median Household Income
$53,300/yr
Census Median Rent
$210/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg Household Size
2.3
Median Personal Income
$31,304/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
8.7%
Total Dwellings
46
Owner-Occupier Rate
92.5%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
20.5%
Mortgage Stress
24.4%
Work From Home
28.9%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 86.6%
- English Spoken at Home
- 92.0%
- Employment Rate
- 48.3%
- Completed Year 12
- 25.9%
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 $2,002 a year through Ararat based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 84%
- Environmental 11%
- Parks and recreation 4%
- 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: Ararat
In the year to August 2026, 56 new dwellings were approved across Ararat. That mix is 49 houses and 7 units. Approvals are up 80.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2013).
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 Ararat Prison, 20.0 kmModerate rainfall — hot summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 345 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 554 mm
- 89 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 27.5°C
- 12 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 4.0°C
- 19 frost days ≤ 0°C
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 3375, 0 of 299 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.0% (3 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.0%.
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 3375 in 2025-26. The most was 3, in 2001-02.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Mortgage repayments
Land transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with State Revenue Office Victoria
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with State Revenue Office Victoria.
At $530,000 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with State Revenue Office Victoria.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Dan Tehan Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dan Tehan | 39.1% | 60.9% | -2.3 |
| 2022 | Dan Tehan | 40.9% | 59.1% | -1.1 |
| 2019 | Dan Tehan | 39.6% | 60.4% | +1.2 |
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 Martha Haylett Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Martha Haylett ALP | 53.0% | 53.0% | 47.0% |
| 2018 | Louise Staley LP | 50.0% | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| 2014 | Louise Staley LP | 50.8% | 49.2% | 50.8% |
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 Buangor?
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 112 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 Buangor
Is Buangor a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Buangor is high (92/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Buangor?
Buangor has a moderate recorded bushfire history (65/100, 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 Buangor?
Buangor, VIC had a population of 112 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Buangor, VIC?
The postcode for Buangor, VIC is 3375.
How far is Buangor from Melbourne?
Buangor is 182 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 125 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Buangor?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Buangor was $53,300 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 Buangor?
There are too few current rental listings in Buangor for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $210, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Buangor?
The median age of residents in Buangor was 51 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Buangor at risk of bushfire?
Buangor has a moderate recorded bushfire history (65/100). 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 Buangor?
There is 1 school inside the Buangor boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.
Is Buangor walkable?
Buangor scores 20/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Buangor?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Buangor, Ararat Prison (20 km away), summer days average 27.5°C, winter nights 4°C, 554 mm of rain a year over 89 rainy days, and 12 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Buangor?
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 Buangor belong to?
Buangor sits within the Ararat local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Buangor?
The average residential rates bill through Ararat is $2,002 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Buangor?
Across Ararat, 56 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 80.0% 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 Buangor in?
Buangor sits within the federal Division of Wannon, currently held by Dan Tehan (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · 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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