Bulleen
VIC 3105 · Manningham
11,219 (2021) → 11,653 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3105 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1109 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Marcellin CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1115
- St Clement of Rome SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1109
- Bulleen Heights SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1071
Nearby (within 10km)
- Belle Vue Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1122
- Bulleen Heights School-Manningham Road CampusSecondary · Government · 1.6km
- Our Lady of Mercy CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1111
- Templestowe Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1092
- St John's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1129
- Heidelberg Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1141
- Boroondara Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1138
- Ivanhoe East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1155
- Ivanhoe East Primary School-Wilfred Road CampusPrimary · Government · 2.5km
- Templestowe Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1132
- Austin Hospital SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8km
- Banyule Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1161
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: 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 1098 (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.