Buln Buln, Victoria
Buln Buln is a small town in West Gippsland, approximately 8 kilometres north of Warragul. At the 2016 Census, Buln Buln had a population of 548 overwhelmingly born in Australia.[1]
Buln Buln Victoria | |
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Buln Buln | |
Coordinates | 38°05′0″S 145°56′0″E |
Population | 548 (2016 census)[1] |
Postcode(s) | 3821 |
Location | |
LGA(s) | Shire of Baw Baw |
State electorate(s) | Narracan |
Federal Division(s) | Monash |
History
The post office opened as Brandy Creek on 1 April 1873 and became Buln Buln in 1874 (closing in 1973).[2]
Today
The town has an Australian rules football team competing in the Ellinbank & District Football League,[3] the Buln Buln Lyrebirds, dating back at least to World War I. Along with the Football Club they also have a Netball Club who are also in the Ellinbank & District Netball Association, as well as a Cricket Club and Tennis Club.
Buln Buln Primary School was established in 1878. It has a current (2012) enrolment of 149. Its motto is "our children, our community, our future", and its symbol is a superb lyrebird.[4]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Buln Buln (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
- Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 April 2008
- Full Points Footy, Buln Buln, archived from the original on 16 May 2008, retrieved 25 July 2008
- School website, Buln Buln PS, retrieved 18 June 2010