SuburbCheck

Bulleen

VIC 3105 · Manningham

11,219 (2021) → 11,653 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

81
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

11,219
Population
$1.37M
Median house (2024)
87
Safety score
70
Transport score

Bulleen is a moderate growth suburb in Manningham, VIC 3105, about 12km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.37M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 70/100, and is about 14km inland. Bulleen has an overall score of 81/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 87/100.

12.0 km
To Melbourne CBD
14.5 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
2.7 km
To nearest station

Demographics

11,219
Population
45
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,814
vs NSW median-1.9%
Bachelor degree or higher55.8%
Born in Australia56.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,383 / 351 / 512

Top countries of birth: China (7.64%), Italy (6.16%), Greece (4.02%), Malaysia (2.42%), Vietnam (1.93%)

Top languages: Mandarin (9.18%), Greek (8.97%), Italian (8.49%), Cantonese (6%), Arabic (1.9%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.37M-6.7%
Median house (2024)
$868K+18.5%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

87
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

37
Break & enter dwelling330/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
23
Motor vehicle theft205/100k
20
Domestic assault178/100k
4
Robbery36/100k
11
Non-domestic assault98/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 392 (all categories, latest year)3,494 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

90

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

268
Within 10km3 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1109 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Clement of Rome SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1116
  • Marcellin CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1108
  • Bulleen Heights SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1078

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Belle Vue Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1125
  • Bulleen Heights School-Manningham Road CampusSecondary · Government · 1.6km
  • Our Lady of Mercy CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1107
  • Templestowe Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1099
  • St John's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1141
  • Heidelberg Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1140
  • Boroondara Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1150
  • Ivanhoe East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1153
  • Ivanhoe East Primary School-Wilfred Road CampusPrimary · Government · 2.5km
  • SEDA College (Victoria) - Cross Keys Reserve CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.6km
  • Templestowe Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1110
  • Austin Hospital SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

70
58Bus
CBD commute (est.)48 min (bus)
Nearest train stationHeidelberg Railway (2.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

132 in suburbSupermarkets
63 in suburbCafes/Rest.
5931 in suburbParks
3318 in suburbPlaygrounds
122Pools
184 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
164 in suburbGPs
102 in suburbPharmacies
123 in suburbChildcare
31 in suburbLibraries
21980 in suburbSports fields
2Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalAustin Hospital (2.9 km)
Nearest vet2.0 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (24.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

68

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

18
Gyms
10
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
219
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

62

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

59
Parks
2
Nature reserves
56
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
10
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

56

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
13
Galleries
3
Libraries
0
Arts centres
2
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

23

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
3
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.27

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

62

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

6
Long Day Care
4
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services10
Exceeding NQS or above4 of 10 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.89

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.95%
Projected population 204113,415
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Bulleen

Is Bulleen safe?

Bulleen has a residential safety score of 87/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,494 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Bulleen?

In Bulleen, the .

How far is Bulleen from Melbourne CBD?

Bulleen is about 12.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 48 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Bulleen?

Bulleen has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1101 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Bulleen?

Bulleen has a transport score of 70/100 and 58 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.