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VIC · Ballarat Council

Buninyong, 3357

Current weather

7.3°CLight drizzle

95% humidity · 25.6 km/h wind · 9.1° / 5.9° today · 13.9 mm rain

Desirability score

57/100

989th in Australia

82% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Buninyong is a smaller suburban community in the Ballarat area, home to around 3,797 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 151 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+5%), roughly 39.8 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a reasonable spread of amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
3,797
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$1,745
Dwelling vacancy
7.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
116 of 1,482
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
58.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
58 / 27 / 21

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
151
Against the person
18
Against property
109
Rate per 1,000 residents
39.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 211 residents
State safety percentile
35.9th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+4.9%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage11
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft13
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle17
  • B49 Other Theft30
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception8

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,044
  • Buninyong Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

18 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Barkly St/Warrenheip St
  • De Soza Park/Warrenheip St
  • Elizabeth St/Warrenheip St
  • Eyre St/Warrenheip St
  • Midland Hwy/Warrenheip St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

65 planning-related records

2021· 28 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Development of Two (2) Sheds Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    65 YENDON NO 1 ROAD BUNINYONG 3357Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Eight lot subdivision and removal of native vegetation
    102-116 BARKLY STREET BUNINYONG 3357Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed)
    74 MACS ROAD BUNINYONG 3357Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    14 SCARFFS ROAD NORTH BUNINYONG 3357Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Addition to dwelling
    606 HERRIOTT STREET BUNINYONG 3357Withdrawn
  • Construction of outbuilding
    1207 WINTER STREET BUNINYONG 3357Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Installation of solar panels
    312 SIMPSON STREET BUNINYONG 3357Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • A new vehicle crossover as per attached plans
    316 SIMPSON STREET BUNINYONG 3357Withdrawn

  • July 2021

  • Development of an outbuilding, solar panels, verandah and fence
    607 INGLIS STREET BUNINYONG 3357Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development and Use of a Dwelling
    459 Yankee Flat RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) lot subdivision
    509 BARKLY STREET BUNINYONG 3357Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Removal of five street trees
    408 WARRENHEIP STREET BUNINYONG 3357Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three (3) lot subdivision
    3 ALLAN STREET BUNINYONG 3357Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Variation to restriction U885574K
    18 MACS ROAD BUNINYONG 3357Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling and vehicle crossover
    209 RUSSELL STREET BUNINYONG 3357Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Alterations and additions to a dwelling including development of an attached carport
    109 Yuille StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Two lot subdivision (Re-subdivision)
    109 ELIZABETH STREET BUNINYONG 3357Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Installation of spa and safety barrier
    26 Fasham StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding
    102 Cornish StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling, outbuilding, tennis court and associated works
    12 Nashs RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of fence (retrospective)
    102 Cornish StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of 6 Light Towers, Earthworks to upgrade the site, Extension of emergency operating hours of the light towers (for driver and patron safety at race conclusion) past 11pm curfew with a maximum of 6 extensions per season
    569 YANKEE FLAT ROAD BUNINYONG 3357In progress
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    105-107 Barkly StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    8 Russell StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Development of a dwelling
    5 Barkly StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of balcony and construction of a new balcony
    505 WARRENHEIP STREET BUNINYONG 3357Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Use and development of a dwelling
    Lot 3 Buninyong - Mount Mercer RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling and shed
    CA 100 Strawberry Glen LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 12 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Development of an outbuilding
    102 Cornish StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for rural industry (winery)
    51 GITTINGS LANE BUNINYONG 3357Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Shed and Installation of Onsite Wastewater Management System in the ESO1
    193 Mount Buninyong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Three (3) Ancillary Buildings (Garage, Pool Shed, Shed)
    58 Hogarths Road EastPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Additions to carport (convert to garage), development of decking
    404 Simpson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Four lot subdivision and removal of native vegetation
    111 ELIZABETH STREET BUNINYONG 3357Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling
    4 Gumtree CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling and associated shed.
    Lot 2 Hendersons LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a pergola
    807 Warrenheip StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling
    20 Delaland AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling and associated fencing
    9 Hannah ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    9 Elizabeth StreetWithdrawn

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

25 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq
  • Barkly St/Warrenheip StBus stop
  • De Soza Park/Warrenheip StBus stop
  • Elizabeth St/Warrenheip StBus stop
  • Eyre St/Warrenheip StBus stop
  • Midland Hwy/Warrenheip StBus stop
  • Royal Park/Warrenheip StBus stop
  • Yuille St/Warrenheip StBus stop
  • Drinking water
  • EV charging

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

12 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Birdwood ParkPark
  • Buninyong Community ReservePark
  • Buninyong H18 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Buninyong Recreation ParkPark
  • Buninyong SustainabilityPark
  • Cathcart Street ReservePark
  • Crown Land .. Extension of Union Jack ReservePark
  • De Soza ParkPark
  • James ReservePark
  • Royal ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • UFSpharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

4 state heritage places

  • BALLANTRAENH0551
  • BUNINYONG BOTANIC GARDENSNH1826
  • BUNINYONG TOWN HALL AND COURT HOUSENH0758
  • FORMER LIBRARYNH0488

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
17
Parks (OSM)
17

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
57.0/100
National rank
989th in Australia
State rank
257th in VIC
Peer rank
#7 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#32 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
82%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime11
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime13
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime17
  • B49 Other Theftcrime30
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deceptioncrime8
  • BALLANTRAEheritageNH0551
  • BUNINYONG BOTANIC GARDENSheritageNH1826
  • BUNINYONG TOWN HALL AND COURT HOUSEheritageNH0758
  • FORMER LIBRARYheritageNH0488
  • UFShealthpharmacy

Data sources & freshness

  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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