Bunyip, Victoria

Bunyip
Victoria
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Bunyip is located in Victoria
Bunyip
Bunyip
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Coordinates38°05′S 145°43′E / 38.083°S 145.717°E / -38.083; 145.717
Population3,131 (2021 census)[1]
Established1840
Postcode(s)3815[2]
Elevation85 m (279 ft)
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Cardinia
State electorate(s)Narracan
Federal division(s)La Trobe
Localities around Bunyip:
Garfield North Tonimbuk Labertouche
Garfield Bunyip Longwarry
Cora Lynn Iona Iona

Bunyip is a town in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, 81 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shire of Cardinia local government area. Bunyip recorded a population of 3,131 at the 2021 census.[1]

Its major road connection is via the Princes Highway.

The town is named after a mythical creature, known as the Bunyip or Bunyeep, which according to legend lived in and around swampy areas. Mention of it is often found in Australian and Aboriginal mythology.[4]

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Bunyip (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 July 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ Bunyip Postcode Australia Post
  3. ^ "Columba Catholic Primary School – Home Page". Bunyip.catholic.edu.au. 17 October 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
  4. ^ "Bunyip, Victoria". 11 May 2004. Archived from the original on 11 May 2004.