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Bungador

VIC 3260 • Victoria

65
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
34.86 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietDairy Farming
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About Bungador

Bungador is a small rural locality in south-western Victoria, situated approximately 175 kilometres south-west of Melbourne within the Corangamite Shire. Covering around 35 square kilometres of farmland and bushland near Colac, the locality lies on the fertile volcanic plains south of the Otway Ranges foothills. With a 2021 Census population of 65 residents, Bungador is a quiet pastoral community in one of Victoria's productive dairy and mixed-farming regions.

The surrounding area supports dairy farming, beef grazing, and mixed agriculture on the rich basaltic soils of the Corangamite district, a productive farming region that has been farmed for generations. Colac, the service hub of the region, is approximately 20 kilometres to the north-east and provides schools, supermarkets, hospitals, and access to the scenic Colac Otway Shire. The Otway National Park and the Great Ocean Road are within easy reach, making Bungador a locality that combines the authenticity of dairy farming life with proximity to Victoria's most spectacular natural attractions.

Bungador falls under postcode 3260 and is governed by the Colac Otway Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the Polwarth (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3260
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Colac Otway
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Polwarth (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.21°, 143.24°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
34.86 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3260

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3260, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,803
Median 2023–24
$52,189
▲ 24.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$62,334

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3260; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Colac
20 km
N/A (drive only)

Bus Services

  • No local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
175 km
By Train
V/Line from Colac (~2 hrs to Southern Cross)
By Car (Peak)
2 hrs – 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min – 2 hrs

🛣️ Accessed via Princes Highway; car needed to reach Colac for services and public transport

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Bungador is a rural locality with no local services; Colac provides all essential services by car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
65
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
250.7 / 100k
2yr Up 11.7% 10yr Down 43.6%
Motor vehicle theft
89.5 / 100k
2yr Up 81.3% 10yr Down 23.5%
Non-FV assault
259.6 / 100k
2yr Down 18.6% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr Down 100.0%
Steal from vehicle
308.9 / 100k
2yr Up 67.8% 10yr Up 11.8%
View all offence subgroups for Colac Otway →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bungador known for? +

Bungador is a quiet dairy and mixed-farming locality in the Corangamite Shire, set on productive volcanic plains near Colac with the Otway Ranges and Great Ocean Road within easy reach.

How far is Bungador from Melbourne? +

Bungador is approximately 175 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, roughly a 2 to 2.5 hour drive via the Princes Highway. Colac is the nearest service town, about 20 kilometres away.

Does Bungador have public transport? +

Bungador has no local public transport. The nearest V/Line train station is Colac, approximately 20 kilometres away, with services to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station.

What is the population of Bungador? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bungador has a population of approximately 65 residents, reflecting its character as a small agricultural locality.

Is Bungador a good place to live? +

Bungador suits farming families in the Corangamite dairy region, with Colac's services easily accessible and the Great Ocean Road and Otway National Park providing outstanding recreation nearby.

What is the postcode for Bungador? +

The postcode for Bungador is 3260.

Is Bungador a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bungador is part of the Colac Otway 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.