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VIC · Cardinia Council

Bunyip, 3815

Est. population · Jun 2025

3,191

Growth (1 yr)

+1.4%

Growth (5 yr)

+6.9%

Median age

38

Median income

$1,927/wk

Employment rate

61.3%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$815,000

Languages at home

2.1%non-English

Most common: Italian, Polish

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

55.9/100
Good

Top 28% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
What Bunyip is known for: Green suburb, National parks, High desirability, Excellent transport, Education hub

Suburb profile

Bunyip is a regional centre in Cardinia Council that balances local services with a more relaxed pace of life. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout.

The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses and trains help with longer trips.

Property prices run toward the upper end of the local market. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

Against similar regional towns, growth momentum and safety stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with schools and education less decisive.

At a glance

Bunyip snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$815k

+16% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

3,191

+1.4% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

6.2%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#11

among Country & regional · Emerging

Safety

38th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

80th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

6/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

48th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
55.9/100 — Good
State standing
Top 28% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1454th in Australia
State rank
352nd in VIC
Peer rank
#11 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#62 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$815,000
Median price change
+16.3%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

3,191(June 2025)

+1.4% annual · +6.9% over 5 years · 80th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.4%
5-year growth
+6.9%
Change in 1 year
+44
Change in 5 years
+205
Growth rank in VIC
80th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,450), extrapolated at +1.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
3,131
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$1,927
Dwelling vacancy
6.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
67 of 1,084
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Employment rate
61.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
993 / 17 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
131
Against the person
35
Against property
59
Rate per 1,000 residents
41.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 89 residents
State safety percentile
38.3th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-7.7%

Most common offence types

  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary11
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft10
  • B49 Other Theft9
  • D12 Prohibited And Controlled Weapons Offences22
  • Other Crimes Against The Person19

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,001.5
Median ICSEA percentile
48th
School list
  • Bunyip Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 994 · 44th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 176 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Columba Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1009 · 51th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 291 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Bunyip KindergartenNash Roadkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

5 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bunyip Primary School/Nar Nar Goon-Longwarry Rd
  • Bunyip Railway Station
  • Bunyip Station
  • Bunyip Station/Nar Nar Goon-Longwarry Rd
  • Bunyip Station/Nar Nar Goon-Longwarry Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

34 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 post offices

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
Walkability proxy
52/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.32
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.64
Parks per 1,000 residents
0.64
Food & drink(2)
  • Biddy Martha's CaféCafe
  • Bunyip PubPub
Shopping(2)
  • FoodworksSupermarket
Community(3)
  • Bunyip KindergartenKindergarten

    2 Nash Road, Bunyip

  • Bunyip Primary SchoolSchool

    1290 Nar Nar Goon-Longwarry Road

  • Columbia Catholic SchoolSchool

    36 Hope Street

Health & services(1)
  • Bunyip PharmacyPharmacy

    19 High Street, Bunyip

Sport & outdoors(3)
  • Koolangarra ParkPark
  • CFA Running TrackSports field
  • Sports field
Transport(4)

1 bus stops · 3 train stations

Other(10)
  • Bunyip Recreation AreaCamp Site
  • Doityourself
  • Bunyip Recreation AreaDrinking water
  • Bunyip CFAFire station

    15 Pearson Street, Bunyip

  • Flinch Hair & BeautyHairdresser

    2A High Street, Bunyip

  • Hillview Bunyip Aged CareNursing Home
  • Parking (11)
  • BunyipPolice
  • Bunyip LPOPost office

    21 High Street, Bunyip

  • Public toilets

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bunyip G212 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Koolangarra ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
19
Parks (OSM)
2

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Proposed West Gippsland Hospital (16.1 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Bunyip PharmacyHigh StreetPharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
85
Participants per 1,000 residents
26.6

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 12°
Rainfall
197 mm · ~25 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 9°
Rainfall
228 mm · ~28 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 5°
Rainfall
261 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 7°
Rainfall
304 mm · ~38 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

106 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Development of the land for an outbuilding
    6 JAKOBI COURT BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding
    110 WATTLETREE ROAD BUNYIP 3815Lapsed
  • The development of the land for two (2) dwellings
    1 NASH ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots
    28 NASH ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with a replacement dwelling
    54 BUNYIP-MODELLA ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • to construct a shed
    4 WATTLETREE ROAD BUNYIP 3815Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of six (6) dwellings
    13-15 HOPE STREET BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwelling and associated works
    35 RAILWAY AVENUE BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding outside the registered Building Envelope
    98B WATTLETREE ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Corrected Permit - Subdivision of the land into five (5) lots
    15 & 17 NASH ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Swimming Pool
    4 JAKOBI COURT BUNYIP 3815Withdrawn

  • July 2021

  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)
    17 SHINNERS CLOSE BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a Dependent Person's Unit
    15 CORCORAN ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a non-habitable outbuilding (shed)
    3 MORRIS WAY BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding (shed)
    40 ENTICOTT ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a non-habitable outbuilding (shed)
    40 MARY STREET BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)
    148C NASH ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to the permit conditions and endorsed plans of Planning Permit T070023a (allowing for the alterations to an existing garage/shed to a habitable outbuilding)
    190 A`BECKETT ROAD BUNYIP 3815Withdrawn
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)
    5 MORRIS WAY BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding
    98A WATTLETREE ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)
    3 AGNOLETO COURT BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Removal of part E-3 (Drainage easement) on PS446535V and creation of E-1 & E-4 (Drainage easement)
    18 ROYANNE CLOSE BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with extensions to two (2) outbuildings
    26 DORAN ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Re-subdivision of the land into two (2) lots (Boundary realignment) and alteration to access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1
    3085 PRINCES HIGHWAY BUNYIP 3815In progress

  • May 2021

  • Subdivision of land into two (2) lots and creation of an easement
    4 GEORGE STREET BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • T180004 - 2 APP - Amended Planning Permit Application Removal of Trees 1 and 7
    Petty RoadWithdrawn
  • Planning advice as to whether a retrospective planning permit is required for works undertaken for alterations and additions to an existing deck area and repositioning of an existing pool
    25 BUNYIP-MODELLA ROAD BUNYIP 3815Withdrawn
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding
    103 WATTLETREE ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Six (6) lot subdivision
    14 A`BECKETT ROAD BUNYIP 3815In progress
  • Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling and associated works
    24 BUNYIP-MODELLA ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with one dwelling and shed
    36 A`BECKETT ROAD BUNYIP 3815Lapsed
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)
    5 Morris WayLapsed
  • Re-subdivision of the land into two (2) lots
    145 NASH ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Building and Works associated with an Office Land Details :- CA4 SEC 1, Township of Bunyip, Pearson Street, Bunyip. CP165086, Pearson Street, Bunyip. Lot 1 TP 105106, 1-3 Pearson Street, Bunyip. Lot 1 TP 375985, 5 Pearson Street, Bunyip. Lot 1 TP378557, Pearson Street, Bunyip
    Pearson StreetWithdrawn
  • Building and Works for temporary offices and associated buildings and works
    Pearson & Pearson & 1-3 Pearson & 5 Pearson & 7 Pearson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an agricultural building
    325 BUNYIP-MODELLA ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into five (5) lots
    25 HIGH STREET BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of native vegetation (three trees)
    4 Wattletree RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)
    4 Jakobi CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots
    7 MORRIS WAY BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

5 heritage places

  • BUNYIP RAILWAY SUB STATIONNH2025
  • BUNYIP RAILWAY SUB STATIONNH2025
  • BUNYIP RAILWAY SUB STATIONNH2025
  • BUNYIP RAILWAY SUB STATIONNH2025
  • BUNYIP RAILWAY SUB STATIONNH2025

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
La Trobe
Member of Parliament
Jason WOOD (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
115,425
Turnout (2025)
93.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+6.4 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 52.1%Labor 47.9%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 18.9 km away).

Coalition 59.3%Labor 40.7%

7.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +5.2 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • BunyipLabor 40.7% · Coalition 59.3% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
  • GarfieldLabor 40.0% · Coalition 60.0% TPP (2025)4.3 km away
  • TynongLabor 33.0% · Coalition 67.0% TPP (2025)8.5 km away
  • MaryknollLabor 38.4% · Coalition 61.6% TPP (2025)12.9 km away
  • Nar Nar GoonLabor 31.8% · Coalition 68.2% TPP (2025)13.0 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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