Bulli
NSW 2516 · Wollongong
6,798 (2021) → 6,861 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Wollongong local government area (est. 224,373 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bulli is a moderate growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2516, about 58km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.70M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 87/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Bulli has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 66/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2516 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.06%), New Zealand (1.13%), South Africa (0.74%), Scotland (0.65%), USA (0.47%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.72%), Italian (0.57%), German (0.41%), Afrikaans (0.35%), French (0.35%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
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 1049 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1121
- Waniora Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1077
- Bulli Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1069
- Bulli High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1058
Nearby (within 10km)
- Woonona High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1030
- Woonona Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1070
- Thirroul Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1119
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1130
- Woonona East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1037
- Russell Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1040
- Aspect South Coast SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1017
- Holy Spirit CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1069
- Austinmer Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1132
- Corrimal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1013
- St Columbkille's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.2kmICSEA 1073
- Bellambi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 807
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 Bulli
Is Bulli safe?
Bulli has a residential safety score of 66/100, 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 4,310 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bulli?
In Bulli, the median house price is $1.70M and the median unit price is $918K. Median weekly house rent is $995.
How far is Bulli from Sydney CBD?
Bulli is about 58.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 103 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bulli?
Bulli has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1081 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bulli?
Bulli has a transport score of 87/100, including 1 train station and 39 bus stops.