Question 1

Is Buxton a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Buxton is a small rural village in Victoria's upper Yarra Valley, set in the forested foothills of the Great Dividing Range. It leans to quiet country living, with weatherboard cottages, timber homes and hobby farms on larger blocks, and attracts people seeking bushland, privacy and a slower pace. Outdoor life is a strong part of everyday life, with local rivers, state forest and scenic backroads for bushwalking and riding. Local services are limited, so residents commonly use nearby Marysville and Alexandra for most shops and medical care, while Buxton has a primary school for local drop-offs.

With a population of 591 and a median age of 53, Buxton is a small, settled community dominated by couples and with most homes owner-occupied (88.7%). Recent council-led works have improved road sealing, drainage and a culvert crossing, and a hardstand beside Buxton Memorial Hall helps with school drop-offs. Whether Buxton suits you comes down to whether you want a quiet rural base with strong outdoor access and nearby town services.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Buxton?

Accepted Answer

For Buxton there hasn't been enough recent sales or rentals to publish reliable house or unit price and rent figures. With only the household income recorded at the most recent Census available, it isn't possible to describe how housing costs compare with local incomes.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Buxton a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Buxton fell 23.1% over the past 12 months, a large decline in the capital value of houses during the year. That figure reflects movement in capital rather than rental income, and there isn't enough recent unit or rent data to present a reading on rental trends here. Whether this change affects your view of Buxton as an investment depends on your objectives and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	-23.1%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	4	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

Get a property report and suburb profile for any property in Buxton

Buxton suburb profile

Buxton property market performance

Buxton demographics

Suburbs near Buxton

Get a head start and compare top local agents in Buxton

Not quite ready to sell?

Suburb and property report

Digital estimate for your property

Navigate the market