suburb.guide

VIC · Cardinia Council

Bunyip, 3815

Current weather

10.6°CRain showers

93% humidity · 28.3 km/h wind · 12.5° / 9.5° today · 19.8 mm rain

Desirability score

56/100

1088th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Bunyip is a smaller suburban community in the Cardinia area, home to around 3,131 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 131 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-8%), roughly 41.8 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 5 public transport stops within the suburb, 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
3,131
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$1,927
Dwelling vacancy
6.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
67 of 1,084
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Employment rate
61.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
60 / 17 / 0

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)
131
Against the person
35
Against property
59
Rate per 1,000 residents
41.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 89 residents
State safety percentile
38.2th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-7.7%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary11
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft10
  • B49 Other Theft9
  • D12 Prohibited And Controlled Weapons Offences22
  • Other Crimes Against The Person19

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,001.5
  • Bunyip Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Columba Catholic SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

5 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bunyip Primary School/Nar Nar Goon-Longwarry Rd
  • Bunyip Primary School/Nar Nar Goon-Longwarry Rd
  • Bunyip Railway Station
  • Bunyip Station
  • Bunyip Station/Nar Nar Goon-Longwarry Rd

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).

106 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Development of the land for an outbuilding
    6 JAKOBI COURT BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding
    110 WATTLETREE ROAD BUNYIP 3815Lapsed
  • The development of the land for two (2) dwellings
    1 NASH ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots
    28 NASH ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with a replacement dwelling
    54 BUNYIP-MODELLA ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • to construct a shed
    4 WATTLETREE ROAD BUNYIP 3815Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of six (6) dwellings
    13-15 HOPE STREET BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwelling and associated works
    35 RAILWAY AVENUE BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding outside the registered Building Envelope
    98B WATTLETREE ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Corrected Permit - Subdivision of the land into five (5) lots
    15 & 17 NASH ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Swimming Pool
    4 JAKOBI COURT BUNYIP 3815Withdrawn

  • July 2021

  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)
    17 SHINNERS CLOSE BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a Dependent Person's Unit
    15 CORCORAN ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a non-habitable outbuilding (shed)
    3 MORRIS WAY BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding (shed)
    40 ENTICOTT ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a non-habitable outbuilding (shed)
    40 MARY STREET BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)
    148C NASH ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to the permit conditions and endorsed plans of Planning Permit T070023a (allowing for the alterations to an existing garage/shed to a habitable outbuilding)
    190 A`BECKETT ROAD BUNYIP 3815Withdrawn
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)
    5 MORRIS WAY BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding
    98A WATTLETREE ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)
    3 AGNOLETO COURT BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Removal of part E-3 (Drainage easement) on PS446535V and creation of E-1 & E-4 (Drainage easement)
    18 ROYANNE CLOSE BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with extensions to two (2) outbuildings
    26 DORAN ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Re-subdivision of the land into two (2) lots (Boundary realignment) and alteration to access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1
    3085 PRINCES HIGHWAY BUNYIP 3815In progress

  • May 2021

  • Subdivision of land into two (2) lots and creation of an easement
    4 GEORGE STREET BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • T180004 - 2 APP - Amended Planning Permit Application Removal of Trees 1 and 7
    Petty RoadWithdrawn
  • Planning advice as to whether a retrospective planning permit is required for works undertaken for alterations and additions to an existing deck area and repositioning of an existing pool
    25 BUNYIP-MODELLA ROAD BUNYIP 3815Withdrawn
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding
    103 WATTLETREE ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Six (6) lot subdivision
    14 A`BECKETT ROAD BUNYIP 3815In progress
  • Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling and associated works
    24 BUNYIP-MODELLA ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with one dwelling and shed
    36 A`BECKETT ROAD BUNYIP 3815Lapsed
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)
    5 Morris WayLapsed
  • Re-subdivision of the land into two (2) lots
    145 NASH ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Building and Works associated with an Office Land Details :- CA4 SEC 1, Township of Bunyip, Pearson Street, Bunyip. CP165086, Pearson Street, Bunyip. Lot 1 TP 105106, 1-3 Pearson Street, Bunyip. Lot 1 TP 375985, 5 Pearson Street, Bunyip. Lot 1 TP378557, Pearson Street, Bunyip
    Pearson StreetWithdrawn
  • Building and Works for temporary offices and associated buildings and works
    Pearson & Pearson & 1-3 Pearson & 5 Pearson & 7 Pearson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an agricultural building
    325 BUNYIP-MODELLA ROAD BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into five (5) lots
    25 HIGH STREET BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of native vegetation (three trees)
    4 Wattletree RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)
    4 Jakobi CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots
    7 MORRIS WAY BUNYIP 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

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

16 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Rail replacement bus stopBus stop
  • Biddy Martha's CaféCafe
  • Doityourself
  • Bunyip Recreation AreaDrinking water
  • Bunyip CFAFire station

    15 Pearson Street, Bunyip

  • Flinch Hair & BeautyHairdresser

    2A High Street, Bunyip

  • Bunyip KindergartenKindergarten

    2 Nash Road, Bunyip

  • Bunyip PharmacyPharmacy

    19 High Street, Bunyip

  • BunyipPolice
  • Bunyip LPOPost office

    21 High Street, Bunyip

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

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bunyip G212 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Koolangarra ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Bunyip PharmacyHigh Streetpharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

5 state heritage places

  • BUNYIP RAILWAY SUB STATIONNH2025
  • BUNYIP RAILWAY SUB STATIONNH2025
  • BUNYIP RAILWAY SUB STATIONNH2025
  • BUNYIP RAILWAY SUB STATIONNH2025
  • BUNYIP RAILWAY SUB STATIONNH2025

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Bunyip KindergartenNash Roadkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · 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)
19
Parks (OSM)
2

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
56.0/100
National rank
1088th in Australia
State rank
276th in VIC
Peer rank
#24 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#38 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime11
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime10
  • B49 Other Theftcrime9
  • D12 Prohibited And Controlled Weapons Offencescrime22
  • Other Crimes Against The Personcrime19
  • Bunyip KindergartenchildcareNash Roadkindergarten
  • BUNYIP RAILWAY SUB STATIONheritageNH2025
  • BUNYIP RAILWAY SUB STATIONheritageNH2025
  • BUNYIP RAILWAY SUB STATIONheritageNH2025
  • BUNYIP RAILWAY SUB STATIONheritageNH2025

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

Similar suburbs

Suburbs with a similar population, SEIFA decile and location.