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VIC · Mansfield Council

Mount Buller, VIC, 3723

Current weather

6.6°CModerate rain showers

97% humidity · 24.3 km/h wind · 10.8° / 6.2° today · 23 mm rain

Desirability index

71.4/100

#147 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Mount Buller is a small locality in the Mansfield area, home to around 333 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 1 offences in 2026, roughly 3.0 offences per 1,000 residents, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
333
Median age
27
Median household income / week
$1,774
Dwelling vacancy
67.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
86 of 128
Median monthly mortgage
$1,000
Employment rate
52.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
8 / 0 / 25

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
1
Against the person
0
Against property
1
Rate per 1,000 residents
3
State safety percentile
0th (lower crime is better)

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage1

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

20 planning-related records

2021· 7 proposals

  • July 2021

  • s72 Amendment: (1) amendment of plans to show construction of new front boundary retaining wall and expanded driveway and forecourt as per amended plans A-4, A-5, A-9, A-11 and A-17, (ii) deletion of condition 14 to allow parking as per amended plans A-4 and A-5 and (iii) amendment of plans to correct typographical errors on plans A-9, A-10 and A-11
    SITE 59, MAGANNI LODGE, CHALET 17 CHAMOIS ROAD MOUNT BULLER 3723Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • s72 Amendment to the permit to allow condition 13 to be amended so that the permit does not expire and to allow the building to be retained permanently on site.
    BALDY, MT BULLER SKI FIELD AREA MT BULLER 3723Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works (structures) on the west face of Mount Buller (associated with an outdoor recreation facility)
    WEST FACE MT BULLER 3723In progress
  • s72 Amendment: Amendment to plans to include: 1. 6 additional car spaces 2. Revised stair layouts 3. Re-positioned driveway and undercover parking bays 4. Revised snow management plan 5. Installation of plant room area under car park level. 6. Revised Bushfire Management Plan.
    (SITE 195), 28 SUMMIT ROAD MOUNT BULLER 3723Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Use of part of the land to sell and consume liquor (liquor licence)
    10 SUMMIT ROAD MOUNT BULLER 3723In progress

  • March 2021

  • Lopping of one tree (associated with a minor utility installation)
    10 SUMMIT ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Earthworks (regrading), construction of a gabion wall and vegetation removal (associated with a beginner ski teaching terrain)
    LT BOURKE ST SKI RUN MOUNT BULLER 3723Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 13 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Alterations and additions to the existing building (Buller Central) and reduction in the car parking requirements of Clause 52.06.
    8 THE AVENUE MOUNT BULLER 3723Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • s72 Amendment: - Alteration to building height and the addition of an extra floor to the development; - Alteration to floor plates, including the alteration of window positioning within development; - Construction of a lightweight bridge connecting the hotel to the accommodation
    Site 3-5 KoorooraPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and additions to the existing building and a reduction in the car parking requirements and construction of a gas meter enclosure
    5 5 PONTRESINA LANE MOUNT BULLER 3723Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and works, including excavation greater than 1m deep, for the development of additions and alterations to an existing dwelling and a car space
    6 Chamois ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Alterations and additions to the existing building (Crosscut Lodge) and removal of vegetation, including native vegetation
    3 Beehive LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Removal of native trees, (to facilitate repairs to a bridge)
    0 Delatite River TrailPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (alterations and additions) to Apartments 501 ¿ 504
    Level 5 501-504 Summit Road (Site 207 Chalet Hotel)Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (alterations and additions) to an existing building and a covered walkway
    21 The Avenue (Snowmass 1)Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Buildings and works to the existing building (Neringa Ski Lodge) and removal of vegetation, including native vegetation.
    23 Stirling RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Alterations and additions to an existing building and installation of one illuminated and one non-illuminated business identification signs
    4 Breathtaker RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • s72 amendment: amendment to the endorsed plans to allow the relocation of the existing engine testing building and to amend condition 14 to allow for an extension of time to the use for an additional 5 years.
    Burnt Hut Spur SitePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • s72 Amendment: replace bridge with culverts and amend condition 1b
    Mount Buller Ski FieldPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Removal of two (2) native trees
    0 Delatite River TrailLapsed

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Mount Skene Natural Features and Scenic ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Mt Buller Medical Centreclinic

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
153
Parks (OSM)
0

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

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
71.4/100
Cohort rank
#147 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Mt Buller Medical Centrehealthclinic
  • Mount Skene Natural Features and Scenic Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Alterations and additions to an existing building and installation of one illuminated and one non-illuminated business identification signsplanning4 Breathtaker RoadLodged 31 Mar 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and additions to the existing building (Buller Central) and reduction in the car parking requirements of Clause 52.06.planning8 THE AVENUE MOUNT BULLER 3723Lodged 14 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and additions to the existing building (Crosscut Lodge) and removal of vegetation, including native vegetationplanning3 Beehive LaneLodged 21 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and additions to the existing building and a reduction in the car parking requirements and construction of a gas meter enclosureplanning5 5 PONTRESINA LANE MOUNT BULLER 3723Lodged 01 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (alterations and additions) to Apartments 501 ¿ 504planningLevel 5 501-504 Summit Road (Site 207 Chalet Hotel)Lodged 20 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (alterations and additions) to an existing building and a covered walkwayplanning21 The Avenue (Snowmass 1)Lodged 20 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (structures) on the west face of Mount Buller (associated with an outdoor recreation facility)planningWEST FACE MT BULLER 3723Lodged 29 May 2021 · In progress
  • Buildings and works to the existing building (Neringa Ski Lodge) and removal of vegetation, including native vegetation.planning23 Stirling RoadLodged 22 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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