# Buln Buln

Urban Centre · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Rest of Vic. › Baw Baw › 3821, VIC

Area: 1 km²

Much higher household incomes and education levels than most similar areas define Buln Buln (L). This small community is predominantly made up of families with children, who now make up 21% of the population. Residents are generally well-qualified and earn a typical weekly family income of $2,457, which is above the national figure. The area is almost entirely composed of large, detached houses, creating a residential setting that is far more affluent and family-oriented than the state average.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is younger than it was in 2011, with a typical age of 40 and a high proportion of children. There are very few Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents, and the population shrank slightly to 347 people since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 347 | -4.4% since 2011 |
| Median age | 40 yrs | -16.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 15.6% | -35.6% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 21.0% | +4.9% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 8.7% | +38.4% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 30.0%, Children (0–14) 21.0%, Young adults (25–44) 20.2%, Seniors (65+) 15.6%, Youth (15–24) 15.3%

**Marital status** — Married 55.2%, Never married 31.5%, Divorced 6.8%, Widowed 4.3%, Separated 2.2%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 93.4% of residents born here. Only 4.9% of people were born overseas, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 4.9% | +36.8% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 93.4%, England 1.2%

**Ancestry** — Australian 56.2%, English 41.8%, Scottish 9.2%, Irish 8.6%, Dutch 5.8%, Italian 3.5%, German 2.6%, Filipino 0.9%

## Language

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with 95.1% using it at home. Only 1.4% of residents use another language, which is far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 1.4% | +75.8% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 95.1%

## Religion

A majority of residents (51.3%) report having no religion, which is far above the national average. This is a significant increase from 2011, when only 19.6% identified this way.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 51.3% | +162.3% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 51.3%, Christianity 45.0%, Not stated 5.5%

## Education & Qualifications

The community is well-educated, with a much higher share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or Year 12 certificate compared to similar areas. This trend has risen since 2011, with 22.9% of adults now holding a university degree.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 51.9% | +91.1% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 22.9% | +178.0% since 2011 |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 51.9%, Year 11 17.4%, Year 10 14.3%, Year 9 or below 13.2%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 39.4%, Bachelor degree 28.5%, Advanced diploma / diploma 9.1%, Postgraduate degree 5.5%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.8%, Certificate I / II 3.6%

**Field of qualification** — Health 17.6%, Engineering & related 15.2%, Architecture & building 12.1%, Management & commerce 11.5%, Education 9.7%, Society & culture 9.1%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.8%, Creative arts 4.2%, Natural & physical sciences 3.0%, Agriculture & environment 2.4%

## Income

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,125. Nearly a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that rose 24 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $829 | +121.7% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,125 | +189.9% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,457 | +174.5% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 10.8% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 24.3% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 37.4%, $650–$1,499 25.2%, $3,000–$3,999 12.2%, $4,000 or more 12.2%, Under $650 2.6%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 35.5%, $650–$1,499 30.8%, $1,500–$2,999 20.8%, $3,000 or more 3.9%

## Health & Disability

Residents are generally healthy, with only 2.3% needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national average. Long-term health conditions are also less common than in most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 25.1% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.1% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 2.3% | -77.1% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 9.5%, Mental health 8.1%, Asthma 7.5%, Other condition 7.5%, Diabetes 4.0%, Cancer 2.6%, Heart disease 1.2%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 68.6%, One condition 19.9%, Two conditions 3.2%, Three or more 2.6%

## Community Participation

Volunteering is very common here, with 27.2% of people participating, far above the national figure. There is also a strong focus on family, as 30.1% of people provide unpaid childcare.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 27.2% | -5.9% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 14.0% | -13.6% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 30.1% | +23.3% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.1% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 18.6% | -33.0% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

Homes are larger than average, typically housing 3.0 people. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (70.1%) and a very low number of people living alone.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.0 | +30.4% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 7.4% | -57.6% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 12.2% | -52.3% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 70.1%, Couples without children 22.2%, One-parent families 7.4%

**Household size** — 2 people 36.5%, 4 people 17.4%, 5 people 13.0%, 1 person 12.2%, 3 people 12.2%, 6 or more 7.0%

## Housing & Dwellings

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 94.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, with only 4.3% of households renting their home.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $300 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,608 | -1.0% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -33.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 4.3% | -75.8% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 38.3% | -21.8% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 100.0% | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 94.8% | +27.0% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 49.6%, Owned outright 38.3%, Rented 4.3%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 100.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 42.6%, 4 bedrooms 40.0%, 5 or more 12.2%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 60.0%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 29.8%, Under $1,000 28.1%, $1,800–$2,999 19.3%, $3,000 or more 17.5%

## Transport & Vehicles

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute to work.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 13.5% | +226.7% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 64.0%, Worked at home 13.5%, Car (passenger) 5.0%, Walked 1.5%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 40.0%, 3 vehicles 21.7%, 4 or more 19.1%, 1 vehicle 16.5%

## Migration & Movement

The population is very stable, with only 19.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 19.6% | -31.6% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Working or looking for work is very common here, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Professionals and tradespeople make up the largest share of the workforce.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 73.1% | +64.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 53.5% | -11.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.0%, Education & training 12.5%, Construction 11.5%, Retail trade 9.5%, Accommodation & food 9.5%, Manufacturing 7.5%, Professional & technical 6.0%, Public administration & safety 5.0%, Other services 4.0%, Administrative & support 3.5%, Finance & insurance 3.0%, Wholesale trade 2.5%, Electricity, gas & water 2.0%, Transport & warehousing 2.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.5%, Rental & real estate 1.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 22.0%, Technicians & trades 16.5%, Sales workers 13.0%, Clerical & administrative 12.0%, Managers 11.5%, Labourers 11.5%, Community & personal service 8.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.0%

## Walkability

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While most homes are near a park or school, there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 2.2 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 2.7 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 56.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 88.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 93.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 11.5 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 20 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 6.8% | — |

## Nearby areas

[Warragul](https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL213017/warragul) · [Nilma](https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL222064/nilma) · [Neerim South](https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL215063/neerim-south) · [Drouin](https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL213004/drouin) · [Darnum](https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL222015/darnum) · [Yarragon](https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL215098/yarragon) · [Longwarry](https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL215048/longwarry) · [Bunyip](https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL215017/bunyip)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL222011/buln-buln