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Bunding

VIC 3342 • Victoria

61
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
22.86 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSemi-Rural
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About Bunding

Bunding is a small rural locality in the Moorabool Shire of Victoria, situated approximately 75 kilometres west of Melbourne near the town of Ballan. The locality covers around 23 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 61 residents at the 2021 Census. It sits within the volcanic plains country between Melbourne and Ballarat, featuring gently undulating farmland used for beef and sheep grazing.

Ballan, approximately 10 kilometres to the south-west, provides local services including a general store, school, hotel, and sporting facilities. The locality is positioned along the Western Freeway corridor, giving residents relatively convenient access to both Melbourne and Ballarat. The surrounding countryside has a pleasant pastoral character with scattered remnant native trees. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves the area.

Bunding falls under postcode 3342 and is governed by the Moorabool Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Corangamite, while state elections fall under the Eureka (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3342
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Moorabool
Federal Electorate
Corangamite
State Electorate
Eureka (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.65°, 144.24°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
22.86 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3342

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3342, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$50,923
Median 2023–24
$60,435
▲ 18.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$70,724

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3342; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Ballan
10 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

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

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
75 km
By Train
V/Line from Ballan (approx. 10 km) to Melbourne Southern Cross; approx. 1–1.5 hours
By Car (Peak)
1–1.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hour

🛣️ Western Freeway provides fast road access to Melbourne

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is needed for all errands to Ballan.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
61
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
319.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 23.2%
Motor vehicle theft
273 / 100k
2yr Up 22.6% 10yr Up 29.3%
Non-FV assault
201.7 / 100k
2yr Up 21.3% 10yr Up 31.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
2.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr Down 19.6%
Steal from vehicle
617.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 17.3%
View all offence subgroups for Moorabool →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bunding known for? +

Bunding is a quiet pastoral locality near Ballan in Victoria's Moorabool Shire, known for its beef and sheep grazing country between Melbourne and Ballarat along the Western Freeway.

How far is Bunding from Melbourne CBD? +

Bunding is approximately 75 kilometres west of Melbourne CBD, around 1 to 1.5 hours by road via the Western Freeway.

Does Bunding have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Bunding. V/Line trains operate from Ballan station (approximately 10 km south-west) to Melbourne Southern Cross.

What is the population of Bunding? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bunding has a population of approximately 61 residents, a small rural community near Ballan in Victoria.

Is Bunding a good place to live? +

Bunding suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle within easy striking distance of both Melbourne and Ballarat, with V/Line rail access available from nearby Ballan.

What is the postcode for Bunding? +

The postcode for Bunding, VIC is 3342.

Is Bunding a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bunding is part of the Moorabool 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.