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Bung Bong

VIC 3465 • Victoria

63
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
76.68 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAgriculturalQuiet
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About Bung Bong

Bung Bong is a small rural locality in central Victoria's Central Goldfields, situated within the Shire of Central Goldfields approximately 10 kilometres south-west of Maryborough. Covering around 77 square kilometres, the locality recorded a population of 63 at the 2021 Census. The area forms part of the post-goldfields farming landscape, with mixed cropping, sheep grazing, and remnant bushland characteristic of this part of Victoria's mineral-rich interior.

The Central Goldfields Shire retains strong heritage connections to Victoria's 19th-century gold rush era, and the broader district around Maryborough features historic architecture, goldfields walking trails, and the popular Goldfields Track. Maryborough provides the nearest full range of services for Bung Bong residents, including schools, a hospital, supermarkets, and V/Line rail services to Melbourne. The locality offers a quiet rural lifestyle in one of Victoria's historically significant inland regions.

Bung Bong falls under postcode 3465 and is governed by the Central Goldfields 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
3465
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Central Goldfields
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.02°, 143.61°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
76.68 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3465

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3465, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,546
Median 2023–24
$46,388
▲ 20.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$54,348

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3465; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Maryborough Station
12 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — Maryborough N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
175 km
By Train
V/Line from Maryborough (~12km away) to Southern Cross, approx. 2.5 hrs
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 2 to 2.5 hrs via Midland Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 1.75 to 2 hrs

🛣️ Midland Highway connects via Castlemaine to Melbourne. Maryborough is 12km away for local services.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local services exist; driving to Maryborough approximately 12km away is required for all errands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
63
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
290.1 / 100k
2yr Up 45.8% 10yr Down 28.4%
Motor vehicle theft
152.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 26.2%
Non-FV assault
500.4 / 100k
2yr Up 74.2% 10yr Up 63.7%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
304.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 13.3%
View all offence subgroups for Central Goldfields →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bung Bong known for? +

Bung Bong is a quiet rural locality in the Central Goldfields, part of Victoria's historic gold rush landscape west of Maryborough, characterised by sheep grazing, cropping, and remnant bush.

How far is Bung Bong from Melbourne? +

Bung Bong is approximately 175 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, a drive of around 2 hours via the Midland Highway.

Does Bung Bong have public transport? +

Bung Bong has no local public transport, but Maryborough station approximately 12 kilometres away provides V/Line rail services to Melbourne Southern Cross in around 2.5 hours.

What is the population of Bung Bong? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 63 in Bung Bong, a small figure consistent with its rural goldfields character.

Is Bung Bong a good place to live? +

Bung Bong suits those who value quiet rural living in central Victoria's goldfields country, within easy reach of Maryborough's services and under 2.5 hours from Melbourne.

What is the postcode for Bung Bong? +

The postcode for Bung Bong, Victoria is 3465.

Is Bung Bong a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bung Bong is part of the Central Goldfields 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.