Bunyip
VIC 3815 · Cardinia
3,131 (2021) → 3,265 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bunyip is a high growth suburb in Cardinia, VIC 3815, about 74km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $718K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 82/100, and is about 25km inland. Bunyip has an overall score of 52/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.39%), New Zealand (1.02%), Germany (0.45%), Netherlands (0.42%), Scotland (0.42%)
Top languages: Italian (0.57%), Thai (0.19%), Polish (0.16%), Croatian (0.13%), German (0.13%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1000 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Columba Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1013
- Bunyip Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1000
Nearby (within 10km)
- Garfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 994
- Longwarry Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 960
- St Thomas Aquinas CollegeCombined · Independent · 8.6kmICSEA 1031
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bunyip
Is Bunyip safe?
Bunyip has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,587 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bunyip?
In Bunyip, the .
How far is Bunyip from Melbourne CBD?
Bunyip is about 73.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 155 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bunyip?
Bunyip has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1007 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bunyip?
Bunyip has a transport score of 82/100, including 1 train station and 3 bus stops.