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Mount Buller, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Mount Buller is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 2,568. Elevation: 5,627 ft (1,715 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,568 Population 1/sq mi density
5,627 ft Elevation 1,715 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
53.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$29,338 Median Income
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Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$29,338 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$135,800 home value, $679/mo rent

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About Mount Buller

Mount Buller

Mount Buller is primarily a resort town on the slopes of Mount Buller, within Mount Buller Alpine Resort, an unincorporated area of the Australian state of Victoria. It is located approximately 208 kilometres (129 mi) northeast of Melbourne. It is popular with snowsports enthusiasts in winter due to its proximity to Melbourne. In the warmer months it is popular with visitors to the Victorian Alps and bike riders. At the 2016 census, Mount Buller had a population of 243.

People

Population2,568
Median Age27.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$29,338
Per Capita$29,338
Unemployment3.8%

Housing

A
Home Value$135,800
Rent$679
Ownership52.3%
Housing Units1,027

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain53.3 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation5,627 ft (1,715 m)
Population2,568
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation5,627 ft (1,715 m)
Coordinates-37.1460°, 146.4369°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation53.3 inches (1,353 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,338
Median Age27.0 years

About Mount Buller

Mount Buller is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 2,568. The city sits at an elevation of 5,627 feet (1,715 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 38°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Mount Buller has a population of 2,568 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,918.8 square miles. The median age is 27.0 years, 31% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,568
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
27.0yrs
Median Age
31% below Australia avg
1,918.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mount Buller vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mount Buller is $29,338, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,338 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $564, 61% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 244 business establishments.

Income: Mount Buller vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$29,338
61% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$29,338
Avg Weekly Wage$564

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)244

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Buller is $135,800, 52% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $679 (42% below the national average of $1,163). 52.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,027 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$135,800
52% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$679
42% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership52.3%
Owner-Occupied52.3%
Renter-Occupied47.7%
Housing Units1,027

Property Tax

Climate in Mount Buller

Mount Buller has an average annual temperature of 6.4°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jan (14.2°C), the coldest is Jul (-0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1599 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.2°C / 58°F 9.8° / 18.5° 92.1
Feb 13.4°C / 56°F 9.2° / 17.7° 79.0
Mar 10.9°C / 52°F 7.1° / 14.7° 104.3
Apr 6.8°C / 44°F 3.5° / 10.2° 121.3
May 3.4°C / 38°F 0.9° / 5.8° 146.1
Jun 1°C / 34°F -1.1° / 3.2° 163.0
Jul -0.7°C / 31°F -2.6° / 1.2° 168.4
Aug -0.5°C / 31°F -2.6° / 1.7° 196.2
Sep 2.2°C / 36°F -0.8° / 5.2° 154.2
Oct 5.8°C / 42°F 2.2° / 9.4° 129.7
Nov 8.9°C / 48°F 5.1° / 12.7° 122.2
Dec 10.8°C / 51°F 6.6° / 15.1° 122.8
Mount Buller experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,627 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 38°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below Australia avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,627 ft (1,715 m)
Area1,918.8 sq mi (4,969.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-37.1460°N, 146.4369°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.3"
40% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 130 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 139 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 46 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 129 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 35 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 85 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 34 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 148 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 124 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 111 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 76 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 141 km
May 21, 1994 5 km N of Jindera, Australia M3.4 144 km
Dec 16, 2001 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia M3.4 59 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 148 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia M3.3 96 km
Jun 22, 2013 24 km SE of Benalla, Australia M3.2 54 km
Jan 25, 2003 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia M3.2 141 km
Nov 22, 1991 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia M3.1 74 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
February 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
March 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
May 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in
June 40°F (5°C) 5.5 in
July 38°F (3°C) 6.5 in Coldest
August 39°F (4°C) 6.7 in Wettest
September 42°F (6°C) 5.8 in
October 47°F (8°C) 5.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
December 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in

Mount Buller has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 38°F in July to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Mount Buller

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mansfield Secondary College Mount Buller Annexe — — — —
Mansfield Primary School Mount Buller Campus — — — —
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Radio Stations near Mount Buller

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Mount Buller

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
National Alpine Museum of Australia

Hotels in Mount Buller

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABOM Hotel & Apartments
Alpine Retreat
Arlberg Hotel
Breathtaker All Suite Hotel
Duck Inn
Enzian
Mt Buller Chalet Hotel & Suites
Pension Grimus
Ski Club of Victoria

Restaurants in Mount Buller

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABOM Bistro
Kaptan's Restaurant
Mt Buller Fish & Chippery
Pat's Italian
The Whitt
Tirol

Cafes in Mount Buller

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Birdcage Cafe
Bull Run Skiosk
Cattlemans Cafe
Grimus Grind
Kofler's Restaurant
Mirimbah Store
Mt Stirling Cafe
Spurs
The Villager Cafe

Cinemas in Mount Buller

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mt Buller Cinema

Clinics in Mount Buller

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mt Buller Medical Centre

Gas Stations in Mount Buller

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mirimbah Store

Gyms in Mount Buller

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alpine High Performance

Ski Resorts Near Mount Buller

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Baw Baw 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mount Buller 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Mount Buller

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Benalla AirportBLNMedium Airport
Wangaratta AirportWGTMedium Airport
Baddaginnie (Earlston) Airport—Small Airport
Delatite Airstrip—Small Airport
Eildon Weir Airport—Small Airport
Everton (Tarrawingee) Airport—Small Airport
JDandBoo—Small Airport
Lake Glen Maggie Airfield (Coongulla)—Small Airport
Mansfield Airport—Small Airport
Merton Airport—Small Airport
Milawa (Brown Brothers) Airport—Small Airport
Mount Beauty Airport—Small Airport
Newry Airfield—Small Airport
Porepunkah AirportMBFSmall Airport
Snowy Range Airfield—Small Airport
Strathbogie Airport—Small Airport
Taggerty Airport—Small Airport
Violet Town Airfield—Small Airport
Yea Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Mount Buller

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mt Buller Post Office

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Waterfalls
7
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Buller

What is the population of Mount Buller?

Mount Buller has a population of 2,568 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,918.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 27.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mount Buller expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,338, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $135,800 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $679 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Mount Buller?

Mount Buller has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 38°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.3 inches.

How is the job market in Mount Buller?

Mount Buller has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $564. There are 244 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mount Buller?

The median home value in Mount Buller is $135,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $679. The homeownership rate is 52.3%.

Nearby Cities

Mansfield 4,844 pop · 20.3 mi Alexandra 2,575 pop · 40.1 mi Porepunkah 1,024 pop · 40.6 mi Bright 2,620 pop · 40.7 mi Hotham Heights 2,221 pop · 40.8 mi Myrtleford 3,285 pop · 43.4 mi Dinner Plain 1,122 pop · 45.1 mi Benalla 9,316 pop · 48.1 mi Falls Creek 3,288 pop · 50.3 mi Wangaratta 29,808 pop · 54.8 mi Euroa 3,176 pop · 54.9 mi Yea 1,789 pop · 55.8 mi Beechworth 4,274 pop · 56.1 mi Warburton 1,989 pop · 58.7 mi
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