Bulli vs Russell Vale
The verdict
Russell Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.43M versus $1.70M in Bulli. Bulli rates higher for transport (87 vs 58). Bulli has a shorter estimated CBD commute (103 vs 162 min). On the separate residential safety score, Russell Vale rates higher (76 vs 66/100 in Bulli).
Scores
| Bulli | Russell Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 63 |
| Transport | 87 | 58 |
| Education | 70 | 57 |
| Liveability | 69 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bulli | Russell Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,798 | 1,593 |
| Median age | 40 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,331 | $1,715 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.3% | 29.8% |
| Born in Australia | 82.8% | 87.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Bulli Moderate Growth · Russell Vale Moderate Growth
Property
| Bulli | Russell Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.70M | $1.43M |
| Median unit price | $918K | $906K |
| House price YoY | 3.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $995 | $975 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 56 | 84 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bulli | Russell Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 206 | 63 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 118 | 188 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 324 | 188 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,310 | 5,022 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bulli | Russell Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,081 | 1,040 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bulli · Russell Vale
Transport
| Bulli | Russell Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 58 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 103 | 162 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Bulli | Russell Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.1 km | 2.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 58.1 km | 60.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.1 km | 2.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 880 m | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Bulli | Russell Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,798 | 1,593 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,861 | 1,608 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,914 | 1,855 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.23% | 0.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bulli or Russell Vale?
Russell Vale has the higher residential safety score (Bulli 66/100 vs Russell Vale 76/100).
Which is more affordable, Bulli or Russell Vale?
Russell Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.43M versus $1.70M.
Which has better schools, Bulli or Russell Vale?
Bulli has a higher average school ICSEA (Bulli 1081 vs Russell Vale 1040; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bulli or Russell Vale?
Bulli has the higher transport score (Bulli 87/100 vs Russell Vale 58/100).
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