VIC · 3885

Buchan

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Buchan, VIC 3885.

Buchan, VIC 3885

About Buchan

Welcome to Buchan

Buchan is a town in the East Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia. The town is situated adjacent to the Buchan River, in the Shire of East Gippsland, upstream from the river's junction with the Snowy River. At the 2011 census, Buchan and the surrounding area had a population of 385. The town is most well known for the limestone Buchan Caves.

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Buchan, VIC 3885.

Population

201

residents (2021)

Median age

54

years

Household income

$1,083

median, per week

Median rent

$158

per week

Median mortgage

$1,000

per month

Mortgage / income

21%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Education

Schools in Buchan

Government school catchment

Buchan Primary School

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Recent results

Recently sold in Buchan

$65k

6 Davidson Street

land

Sold ~July 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

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Common questions

Buchan suburb FAQ

Is Buchan a good place to live?

Buchan is a town in the East Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia. Buchan is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 201 and 1 school in the area.

What is the population of Buchan?

Buchan has a population of 201 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 54.

What schools are in Buchan?

There is 1 school in or near Buchan, including Buchan Primary School.