Bull Creek
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Bull Creek, WA 6149.
About Bull Creek
Welcome to Bull Creek
Bull Creek sits about 16 kilometres south of the Perth CBD, tucked between the Kwinana Freeway and the Canning River in the city's southern suburbs. It's a leafy, established pocket of Perth that shares its borders with Leeming, Rossmoyne, Willetton, Brentwood and Bateman, and takes its name from the tidal creek and surrounding bushland reserves that thread through the area.
With a population of around 8,030 and a median age of 44, Bull Creek has long been a favourite for families and professionals wanting space, good schools and easy freeway access without the price tag or bustle of suburbs closer to the river's mouth. It's a suburb built around quiet cul-de-sacs, mature gardens and a strong sense of settled, middle-class comfort.
Housing & architecture
Bull Creek's housing stock is overwhelmingly detached family homes, reflecting its 1970s-to-1990s development boom, with brick-and-tile and rendered facades on generous blocks the dominant style. Current listings put houses at 94% of the market, with townhouses (4%) and apartments or units (2%) making up a small remainder, so buyers looking for standalone homes with backyards and double garages will find plenty of choice, while higher-density options remain relatively scarce.
Many homes have been renovated or rebuilt over the years, and the suburb's proximity to bushland and the river means larger lots backing onto reserves are particularly prized. It's a suburb where families tend to stay put, upgrading rather than moving on, which helps explain the tightly held nature of the market.
The property market
Bull Creek's median house price currently sits at $1.59 million, following strong recent growth of 20.4%, a sign of just how sought-after this pocket of Perth's south has become. Median rent is $850 a week, reflecting solid demand from tenants who want the location and school catchments without buying in.
The suburb's appeal to owner-occupiers, particularly families chasing All Saints' College or the local primary schools, has helped underpin this growth, and with houses making up almost all of the current listings, competition for well-located family homes remains a defining feature of the local market.
Schools & families
Education is one of Bull Creek's biggest drawcards. All Saints' College, a well-regarded independent school, calls the suburb home, while Bull Creek Primary School and nearby Oberthur Primary School serve local families with solid public schooling options. The concentration of quality schools within walking or short driving distance is a major reason families put down roots here and stay for the long haul.
Beyond the classroom, the suburb's quiet streets, parks and proximity to the Canning River make it an easy place to raise children, with plenty of space for weekend sport, bike rides and bushwalks close to home.
Parks & recreation
The Canning River and its associated reserves are the suburb's natural centrepiece, offering walking and cycling trails, picnic spots and glimpses of local wildlife just minutes from home. Bull Creek's namesake waterway and surrounding bushland reserves provide a genuine sense of green space that's increasingly rare this close to the city.
Local ovals and parks cater to junior sport and casual recreation, and the flat, leafy streets make for easy walking and cycling around the suburb and into neighbouring Rossmoyne and Bateman.
Getting around
Bull Creek train station, on the Mandurah line, gives residents a fast, direct run into the Perth CBD, making the suburb popular with commuters who want to avoid daily freeway traffic. The station also connects to bus routes serving Leeming, Willetton and surrounding suburbs, adding to the area's transport flexibility.
For drivers, the Kwinana Freeway runs along the suburb's edge, providing quick access north to the city or south towards Mandurah and the growing corridor of suburbs beyond, making Bull Creek a genuine option for both train commuters and car-reliant households alike.
Lifestyle & dining
Bull Creek's day-to-day lifestyle centres on its local shopping strips and nearby retail in Bateman, Rossmoyne and Willetton, with cafes, takeaway options and everyday conveniences within easy reach. It's not a suburb built around a buzzing main street, but rather a network of small, useful centres that keep residents from having to travel far for essentials.
For bigger shopping trips or a wider choice of dining, Garden City in nearby Booragoon is a short drive away, giving Bull Creek residents the best of both worlds: quiet, established streets at home, and a major retail and entertainment hub just around the corner.
Market snapshot
Bull Creek property market
Median sale price
$1.59m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$850
per week
Gross rental yield
2.8%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.30m
Median
$1.59m
Premium
$2.08m
Days on market
10
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
50
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +14.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Bull Creek by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Bull Creek, WA 6149.
Population
8,030
residents (2021)
Median age
44
years
Household income
$1,880
median, per week
Median rent
$420
per week
Median mortgage
$2,167
per month
Mortgage / income
27%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Bull Creek
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Bull Creek
$2.20m
3 Tuxen Place
Sold ~July 2026
$905k
1/2 Wheatley Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$1.52m
15 Lochee Way
Sold ~July 2026
$1.42m
31 HENRY BULL DRIVE
Sold ~July 2026
$1.79m
8 Hertford Close
Sold ~July 2026
$1.21m
11A Rockett Way
Sold ~July 2026
$1.50m
83 Darley Circle
Sold ~June 2026
$1.40m
24 Debries Place
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Bull Creek suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Bull Creek?
The median house price in Bull Creek, WA is $1.59m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 20.4%.
How much is rent in Bull Creek?
The median weekly rent in Bull Creek is around $850 per week.
Is Bull Creek a good place to live?
Bull Creek is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the local government area of City of Melville. Bull Creek is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 8,030 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Bull Creek?
Bull Creek has a population of 8,030 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 44.
What schools are in Bull Creek?
There are 3 schools in or near Bull Creek, including All Saints' College, Bull Creek Primary School and Oberthur Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Bull Creek?
Properties in Bull Creek take around 10 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Bull Creek?
Entry-level properties in Bull Creek start around $1.30m, while premium homes reach $2.08m.
What suburbs are near Bull Creek?
Suburbs near Bull Creek include Leeming, Rossmoyne, Willetton, Brentwood and Bateman.
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