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VIC · Mansfield Council

Mount Buller, 3723

Est. population · Jun 2025

366

Growth (1 yr)

+1.7%

Growth (5 yr)

+11.9%

Median age

27

Median income

$1,774/wk

Employment rate

52.9%

Languages at home

15.8%non-English

Most common: Spanish, Italian, Mandarin

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

29.3/100
Below average

1098th in VIC

Verified 74% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Mount Buller is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

Mount Buller sits up in the Mansfield Council hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.

Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average.

Reported crime has been falling recently. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.

Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Mount Buller snapshot

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

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

366

+1.7% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

67.2%

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

#36

among Country & regional · Growth area

Safety

1st

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

83rd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

8/10

national SEIFA decile

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
29.3/100 — Below average
National rank
5703rd in Australia
State rank
1098th in VIC
Peer rank
#36 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#593 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
74%

Data sources & freshness

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

Population

Estimated resident population

366(June 2025)

+1.7% annual · +11.9% over 5 years · 83th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.7%
5-year growth
+11.9%
Change in 1 year
+6
Change in 5 years
+39
Growth rank in VIC
83th 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 (~400), extrapolated at +2.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

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)
17 / 0 / 25

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)
1
Against the person
0
Against property
1
Rate per 1,000 residents
2.7
State safety percentile
0.6th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-74.9%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage1

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Village Centre/Mt Buller Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
Walkability proxy
2/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
0
Sport & outdoors(1)
  • Picnic area
Other(2)
  • Upper Jamieson Hut CampsiteCamp Site
  • Upper Jamieson HutWilderness Hut

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

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Mount Skene Natural Features and Scenic ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

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

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
Mansfield District Hospital (38.3 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Mt Buller Medical CentreClinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
7
Participants per 1,000 residents
19.1

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
28° / 11°
Rainfall
176 mm · ~22 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 7°
Rainfall
233 mm · ~29 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
12° / 2°
Rainfall
385 mm · ~48 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 6°
Rainfall
295 mm · ~37 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).

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

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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
Indi
Member of Parliament
Helen HAINES (Independent)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
120,774
Turnout (2025)
92.8%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-1.4 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 56.7%Labor 43.3%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 61.2 km away).

Coalition 60.7%Labor 39.3%

4.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -0.6 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • JamiesonLabor 33.9% · Coalition 66.1% TPP (2025)23.6 km away
  • MansfieldLabor 44.5% · Coalition 55.5% TPP (2025)36.6 km away
  • TolmieLabor 45.0% · Coalition 55.0% TPP (2025)39.7 km away
  • EildonLabor 45.9% · Coalition 54.1% TPP (2025)43.8 km away
  • ThorntonLabor 31.5% · Coalition 68.5% TPP (2025)53.4 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)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

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

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