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Borung

VIC 3518 • Victoria

59
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
117.94 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemote
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About Borung

Borung is a small rural locality in north-central Victoria, situated approximately 240 kilometres north of Melbourne near the town of Donald in the Buloke Shire. The locality covers around 118 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 59 residents at the 2021 Census. The area is part of the flat Mallee farming country of the Buloke district, used extensively for cereal cropping and sheep grazing on the flat northern Victorian plains.

Donald, approximately 15 kilometres to the west, is the main service centre for the Buloke Shire providing a hospital, schools, supermarkets, and community facilities, and is known for the Donald Harvest Festival celebrating the district's agricultural heritage. The surrounding mallee and box woodland country is typical of the northern Victorian dryland farming zone. A private vehicle is essential.

Borung falls under postcode 3518 and is governed by the Loddon Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3518
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Loddon
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.47°, 143.59°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
117.94 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3518

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3518 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$47,355
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,628

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3518; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Donald
15 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
240 km
By Train
Drive to Ballarat or Bendigo (approx. 90–100 km south) for V/Line to Melbourne
By Car (Peak)
3–3.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hours

🛣️ Borung Highway and Western Highway provide road access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is required for all errands to Donald.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
59
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Loddon Local Government Area, which contains Borung. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
321.7 / 100k
2yr Up 55.8% 10yr Down 28.5%
Motor vehicle theft
244.5 / 100k
2yr Up 57.8% 10yr Up 269.5%
Non-FV assault
308.8 / 100k
2yr Up 117.5% 10yr Up 22.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
386 / 100k
2yr Up 99.4% 10yr Up 32.6%
View all offence subgroups for Loddon →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Borung known for? +

Borung is a flat cereal farming locality near Donald in Victoria's Buloke Shire, in the mallee and dryland farming country of the northern Victorian plains.

How far is Borung from Melbourne CBD? +

Borung is approximately 240 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, around 3 to 3.5 hours by road.

Does Borung have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Borung. Donald (approximately 15 km west) provides the nearest services, and V/Line trains are accessible from Ballarat or Bendigo about 90 km to the south.

What is the population of Borung? +

According to the 2021 Census, Borung has a population of approximately 59 residents, a small rural locality in the Buloke Shire.

Is Borung a good place to live? +

Borung suits those with farming interests on the northern Victorian plains, with Donald providing local services and the mallee country offering productive dryland cropping opportunities.

What is the postcode for Borung? +

The postcode for Borung, VIC is 3518.

Is Borung a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Borung is part of the Loddon LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.