Bunding

VIC 3342 • Victoria

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

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

📍 Location

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

🚌 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)

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 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.