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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

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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3518
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
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
Elevation
0m

🚌 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)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

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.