Austinmer vs Bulli
The verdict
Bulli is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.70M versus $2.06M in Austinmer. Austinmer rates higher for education (81 vs 70). Bulli rates higher for liveability (69 vs 54). Austinmer is closer to the coast (790 m vs 2.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Austinmer rates higher (93 vs 66/100 in Bulli).
Scores
| Austinmer | Bulli | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 76 |
| Transport | 87 | 87 |
| Education | 81 | 70 |
| Liveability | 54 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Austinmer | Bulli | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,725 | 6,798 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,586 | $2,331 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.3% | 46.3% |
| Born in Australia | 81.3% | 82.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Austinmer Moderate Growth · Bulli Moderate Growth
Property
| Austinmer | Bulli | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.06M | $1.70M |
| Median unit price | $1.22M | $918K |
| House price YoY | 35.0% | 3.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,025 | $995 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 76 | 56 |
Median price history
Safety
| Austinmer | Bulli | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 93 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 110 | 206 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 110 | 118 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 147 | 324 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,312 | 4,310 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Austinmer | Bulli | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,132 | 1,081 |
Transport
| Austinmer | Bulli | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 87 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 39 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 96 | 103 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 520 m | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Austinmer | Bulli | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 5 |
| Parks | 8 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 790 m | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 54.1 km | 58.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 780 m | 2.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 880 m |
Population & growth
| Austinmer | Bulli | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,725 | 6,798 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,779 | 6,861 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,209 | 7,914 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.49% | 0.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Austinmer or Bulli?
Austinmer has the higher residential safety score (Austinmer 93/100 vs Bulli 66/100).
Which is more affordable, Austinmer or Bulli?
Bulli is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.70M versus $2.06M.
Which has better schools, Austinmer or Bulli?
Austinmer has a higher average school ICSEA (Austinmer 1132 vs Bulli 1081; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Austinmer or Bulli?
Austinmer and Bulli have similar transport scores.
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