Buffalo River flood & bushfire risk
Of Buffalo River’s 158 mapped properties, 46.2% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Buffalo River’s flood exposure is above the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Buffalo River
Flood and bushfire areas across Buffalo River. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Buffalo River
Buffalo River sits in the Alpine council area, which recorded 347 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 347 total. Figures are for the whole Alpine council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Buffalo River
Buffalo River is mostly rural. The most common zones:
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: FARMING ZONE
Rural residential — acreage-style homes on large lots; semi-rural living.
Zone: RURAL LIVING ZONE
Open space / recreation — parks and sporting land; not for housing.
Zone: TRANSPORT ZONE 2 - PRINCIPAL ROAD NETWORK
School catchments in Buffalo River
Buffalo River can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Buffalo River
At the 2021 Census, 9.1% of Buffalo River’s 285 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Buffalo River
Alpine council approved 36 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Alpine council area (not just Buffalo River). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 58 Glanford Road, Buffalo River VIC 3737
- 78 Long Corner Creek Road, Buffalo River VIC 3737
- 69 Mclees Road, Buffalo River VIC 3737
- 11 Eumerella Drive, Buffalo River VIC 3737
- 70 Running Creek Road, Buffalo River VIC 3737
- 383 Nug Nug Road, Buffalo River VIC 3737
- 7603 Back Creek Road, Buffalo River VIC 3737
- 5 Linlee Ridge Road, Buffalo River VIC 3737
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.