The Buloke Shire is located in North Western Victoria in the heart of the State's wheat belt. Agriculture, especially grain and sheep production, is the major industry. Other important sectors include retail trade, health and community services and education. The main townships have a comprehensive range of health, education and recreational facilities. The Shire has a population of slightly less than one person per square kilometre.

	2012-13	2011-12	2010-11	2009-10
Expenditure ($)	23.847m	26.401m	23.286m	22.698m
Revenue ($)	26.894m	31.786m	19.171m	17.480m
- Charges ($)	9.866m	9.337m	8.860m	8.387m
- VGC Grants ($)	5.037m	4.958m	4.797m	4.445m