Bulli vs Thirroul
The verdict
Bulli is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.70M versus $1.93M in Thirroul. Bulli rates higher for liveability (69 vs 64). Thirroul has a shorter estimated CBD commute (100 vs 103 min).
Scores
BulliThirroul
| Bulli | Thirroul | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 75 |
| Transport | 87 | 87 |
| Education | 70 | 74 |
| Liveability | 69 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bulli | Thirroul | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,798 | 6,348 |
| Median age | 40 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,331 | $2,281 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.3% | 53.1% |
| Born in Australia | 82.8% | 80.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Bulli Moderate Growth · Thirroul Moderate Growth
Property
| Bulli | Thirroul | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.70M | $1.93M |
| Median unit price | $918K | $1.26M |
| House price YoY | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $995 | $1,025 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 56 | 68 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bulli | Thirroul | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 65 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 206 | 236 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 118 | 189 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 324 | 221 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,310 | 4,159 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bulli | Thirroul | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,081 | 1,125 |
Transport
| Bulli | Thirroul | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 87 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 103 | 100 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 660 m |
Liveability
| Bulli | Thirroul | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 6 |
| Parks | 8 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.1 km | 1.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 58.1 km | 56.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.1 km | 1.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 880 m | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Bulli | Thirroul | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,798 | 6,348 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,861 | 6,474 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,914 | 7,476 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.23% | 0.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bulli or Thirroul?
Bulli has the higher residential safety score (Bulli 66/100 vs Thirroul 65/100).
Which is more affordable, Bulli or Thirroul?
Bulli is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.70M versus $1.93M.
Which has better schools, Bulli or Thirroul?
Thirroul has a higher average school ICSEA (Bulli 1081 vs Thirroul 1125; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bulli or Thirroul?
Bulli and Thirroul have similar transport scores.
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