Buninyong VIC

Postcode 3357 · Ballarat LGA

Buninyong is a smaller suburb in Victoria within the Ballarat local government area (postcode 3357). With a population of 3,797, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 45. Households earn a median income of $91K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Buninyong is $699,000, having increased 2.7% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $410. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.

Buninyong is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1044, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 18 bus stops. The crime rate in the Ballarat LGA is higher than average at 11,695 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Buninyong offers a gross rental yield of 3.1%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($699K/$875K). The price-to-income ratio of 7.7x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +2.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.1% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$699K/$875K Near Median
Affordability7.7x Moderate
Price Momentum+2.7% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$57,501
Mean Income$70,993
Earners4,731
YoY Change+4%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage9/10
Education9/10
Economic7/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$699K
2.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$305
POPULATION
3,797
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age45
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$1,745
Personal Income /wk$818
Mortgage /mth$1,733
CRIME (Ballarat LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)11,695
Total Incidents14,481
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops18
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1044
Total Students567
Government1
Buninyong Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1044
Data: 2024