Buffalo River, VIC
In 2025, police recorded 2 offences in Buffalo River, or 7.0 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.09× the VIC rate.
Buffalo River has about 285 residents. Below 300, a few incidents swing the per-person rate wildly, so we show counts but don't rank it.
By crime type, 2025
Rates per 1,000 residents. ×-values compare with the state rate for the same offence type.
Property & deception
7.0 / 1,000
VIC 45.5
· National 40.8
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| Group | Offence type | Count | Per 1,000 | VIC per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property & deception | Property damage | 1 | 3.51 | 6.02 |
| Property & deception | Theft | 1 | 3.51 | 29.38 |
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 9% of median household income. Below the 30% stress benchmark
| Measure | Value | vs other VIC suburbs |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $130/week | higher than 10% |
| Median household income | $1,421/week | higher than 39% |
| Rent as a share of income | 9% | higher than 11% |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,733/month | higher than 64% |
| Homes that are rented | 16% | higher than 64% |
| Owned outright | 51% | higher than 71% |
| Social housing | 0% | higher than 35% |
| Average household size | 2.3 people | higher than 34% |
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 | -2.1% | higher than 13% |
| Population growth, last year 2024–2025 | +0.6% | higher than 40% |
| New homes approved, 12 months 12 months to Aug 2026 | 7 | higher than 10% |
| New homes approved per 1,000 residents 12 months to Aug 2026 | 1.5 | higher than 18% |
ABS publishes these for larger areas: figures are for “Myrtleford”, 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 Buffalo River
What is the crime rate in Buffalo River?
In 2025, 2 offences were recorded in Buffalo River, or 7.0 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.1× the VIC rate of 77.2.
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.