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Bullumwaal

VIC 3875 • Victoria

45
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
107.97 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Rural

About Bullumwaal

Bullumwaal is a small rural locality in East Gippsland, Victoria, located in the foothills about 30 km north of Bairnsdale. Covering approximately 108 square kilometres of hilly forested terrain, the locality recorded a population of just 45 people at the 2021 Census and falls within the East Gippsland Shire. The area is defined by its remote, heavily timbered landscape on the edge of the Great Dividing Range.

Residents of Bullumwaal enjoy a quiet, bush-oriented lifestyle surrounded by State forest and farmland in one of Victoria's more secluded corners. The Mitchell River and nearby gorges offer bushwalking and nature-based recreation, while Bairnsdale serves as the regional centre for shopping, health, and education. The community is small and closely connected, with residents valuing the privacy and natural beauty of this off-the-beaten-track East Gippsland locality.

Bullumwaal falls under postcode 3875 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3875
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Gippsland
State Electorate
Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.83°, 147.63°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
107.97 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bairnsdale Station
30 km
N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
310 km
By Train
~3 hr 30 min from Bairnsdale (Gippsland Line)
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr 15 min

🛣️ Very remote; private vehicle required; Bairnsdale is the nearest regional centre

Walkability Car-Dependent

No services or footpaths; private vehicle essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
45
▲ 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

Where is Bullumwaal located? +

Bullumwaal is a rural locality in East Gippsland, Victoria, approximately 30 km north of Bairnsdale in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range.

What is the population of Bullumwaal? +

Bullumwaal had a population of 45 people at the 2021 Census.

Is there public transport to Bullumwaal? +

There is no public transport serving Bullumwaal directly. The nearest V/Line rail service is at Bairnsdale, about 30 km away.