Buln Buln
VIC 3821 • Victoria
About Buln Buln
Buln Buln is a small town in West Gippsland, Victoria, approximately 8 kilometres north of Warragul and 113 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, within the Shire of Baw Baw. With a 2021 Census population of 551 residents across around 18 square kilometres, it is a quiet rural community set among the rolling green hills and farmland characteristic of the Gippsland region. The town's name derives from the Woiwurrung–Taungurung language, meaning "superb lyrebird" — a nod to the area's deep Indigenous heritage and rich birdlife.
Buln Buln has a strong community identity anchored by the Buln Buln Lyrebirds Australian rules football club, one of the district's long-standing institutions with roots dating to at least World War I. The nearby town of Warragul provides supermarkets, schools, healthcare, and a rail connection to Melbourne on the Gippsland Line, making Buln Buln a practical choice for those seeking rural tranquillity with access to city services. The Princes Highway offers direct road links to Melbourne, and the area forms part of the Gippsland lifestyle corridor popular with families and tree-changers seeking space and greenery.
Buln Buln falls under postcode 3821 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Baw Baw regional bus — Warragul / Drouin 15-20 min to Warragul
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Princes Highway and Princes Freeway provide direct road access to Melbourne; Warragul is the local hub
Buln Buln is a small rural town with minimal local services; all significant shopping and errands require a car to Warragul
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Old Sale Road
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Burnt Store Road
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Bloomfield Road