Buln Buln, Victoria
Buln Buln is a town in West Gippsland, approximately 8 kilometres north of Warragul. At the 2021 Census, Buln Buln had a population of 551.[1]
| Buln Buln Victoria | |
|---|---|
  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 |
Etymology
buln buln is the Woiwurrung–Taungurung word for the superb lyrebird.[2]
History
The post office opened as Brandy Creek on 1 April 1873 and became Buln Buln in 1874 (closing in 1973).[3] A Telegraph Office was opened in March 1877.[4]
The Buln Buln Railway Station was operational from 1890 to 1958, as part of the Noojee railway line.
Today
The town has an Australian rules football team competing in the Ellinbank & District Football League,[5] 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. In 2021 it had an enrollment of 170.[6] Its motto is "our children, our community, our future", and its symbol is a superb lyrebird.[7]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Buln Buln (State Suburb)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- Taungurung : liwik-nganjin-al ngula-dhan yaawinbu yananinon. Melbourne: Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages. 2011. ISBN 978-0-9871337-1-7.
- Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 22 February 2021
- Johnstone, James Dr., Telegrams in Australia, retrieved 9 August 2022
- Full Points Footy, Buln Buln, archived from the original on 16 May 2008, retrieved 25 July 2008
- Victorian schools and enrolments data, schoolsandenrolments.xlsx, retrieved 11 September 2022
- School website, Buln Buln PS, retrieved 11 September 2022