Buchan, VIC
In 2026, police recorded 21 offences in Buchan, or 104.5 per 1,000 residents. That is 1.17× the VIC rate.
Buchan has about 201 residents. Below 300, a few incidents swing the per-person rate wildly, so we show counts but don't rank it.
By crime type, 2026
Rates per 1,000 residents. ×-values compare with the state rate for the same offence type.
Property & deception
19.9 / 1,000
VIC 51.3
· National 49.7
Drug offences
19.9 / 1,000
VIC 5.0
· National 5.9
Public order & weapons
64.7 / 1,000
VIC 4.5
· National 3.2
View as table
| Group | Offence type | Count | Per 1,000 | VIC per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property & deception | Theft | 3 | 14.93 | 33.72 |
| Property & deception | Property damage | 1 | 4.98 | 6.74 |
| Drug offences | Drug use and possession | 2 | 9.95 | 4.12 |
| Drug offences | Drug dealing and trafficking | 1 | 4.98 | 0.51 |
| Drug offences | Cultivate or manufacture drugs | 1 | 4.98 | 0.33 |
| Public order & weapons | Weapons and explosives offences | 13 | 64.68 | 2.55 |
Trend
Recorded offences per year. Projection is a simple linear trend, not a forecast of individual risk.
Vs state & national
per 1,000 residentsNearby suburbs
Housing, rent and growth
Housing & rent
ABS Census 2021Median rent is 15% of median household income. Below the 30% stress benchmark
| Measure | Value | vs other VIC suburbs |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $158/week | higher than 15% |
| Median household income | $1,083/week | higher than 14% |
| Rent as a share of income | 15% | higher than 34% |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,000/month | higher than 17% |
| Homes that are rented | 13% | higher than 51% |
| Owned outright | 53% | higher than 77% |
| Social housing | 0% | higher than 35% |
| Average household size | 2.1 people | higher than 17% |
2021 Census figures: rents and incomes have risen since, so compare suburbs rather than reading today's prices. The rent share uses the median rent and the median income of all households (owners included), so it is a guide, not the share any one renter pays. The 30% benchmark is a common convention.
Growth & new homes
ABS Regional Population · Building Approvals| Measure | Value | vs other VIC areas |
|---|---|---|
| Population growth, 5 years 2020–2025 | -100.0% | higher than 0% |
| New homes approved, 12 months 12 months to Aug 2026 | 0 | higher than 1% |
ABS publishes these for larger areas: figures are for “Alps - East”, which contains this suburb. Approvals are dwellings approved, not yet built. Growth and new supply are change indicators, not a price forecast.
Common questions about Buchan
What is the crime rate in Buchan?
In 2026, 21 offences were recorded in Buchan, or 104.5 per 1,000 residents. That is 1.2× the VIC rate of 89.1.
Where does this data come from?
Official recorded-crime statistics published by state police and crime statistics agencies, divided by 2021 Census or ABS population estimates. See the methodology page for details.
Data notes
- Population is estimated (medium confidence) from the ABS 2021 Census.
- Recorded crime counts offences reported to or detected by police where they occurred. That includes offences against visitors and businesses, so busy centres score higher than their resident risk.
- States classify offences differently, so ranks compare areas within the same state.