Buffalo, VIC 3958 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Buffalo is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3958, home to 284 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the South Gippsland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 130 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 284
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,649 /week
- Median personal income
- $783 /week
- Median family income
- $1,892 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- South Gippsland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Latrobe - Gippsland
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Monash
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $260 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,150
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Fish Creek and District Primary School
- Meeniyan Primary School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Neals Rd/Meeniyan - Promontory Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 86.5% of the 155 resolvable premises in Buffalo. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 86.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 13.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 9 across postcode 3958 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 5 violent offences, 4 property offences.
- Wider South Gippsland LGA: 8,421 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buffalo?
Buffalo (VIC 3958) had 284 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the South Gippsland local government area.
What is the median rent in Buffalo?
The median advertised rent in Buffalo is $260/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Buffalo?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Buffalo covering government sectors. Nearest include: Fish Creek and District Primary School (6.6 km), Meeniyan Primary School (8.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Buffalo?
Buffalo is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (86.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Buffalo?
Across postcode 3958, 9 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (5), property (4). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Buffalo?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Buffalo centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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