Buninyong
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Buninyong is a charming historic village set in the foothills of Mount Buninyong, a short drive south of Ballarat in regional Victoria. Known for its friendly community, heritage streetscapes, and surrounding natural beauty, Buninyong offers a peaceful escape with plenty of country charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
3,797
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.65°, 143.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,080
Local Cost
$1,410
Local Income
$3,000
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
12.6°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
6.9°C
Record High
43.3°C
Record Low
-2.5°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
565 mm
Internet Speed
77 Mbps
Upload
48 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
18
Transport
51
Walk Score
51
Footways
101.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.