Bulleen
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Bulleen, VIC 3105.
About Bulleen
Welcome to Bulleen
Bulleen sits around 13 kilometres north-east of the Melbourne CBD, tucked into a loop of the Yarra River between Doncaster, Templestowe Lower and the leafy river suburbs of Eaglemont and Ivanhoe East. It's a quiet, established residential pocket built around the Bulleen Plaza shopping centre and the parklands that trace the Yarra, better known to most Melburnians for its golf courses, bike trails and easy access to the Eastern Freeway than for any particular buzz.
That low-key character is exactly the appeal. Bulleen suits families and older residents who want space, established gardens and river-adjacent parkland without giving up a fast run into the city, and the median age of 45 reflects a suburb of settled households rather than a churn of renters and first-home buyers.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Bulleen revolves around the everyday rather than the flashy. Bulleen Plaza is the main hub for cafes, takeaway and services, while nearby Doncaster and the Eastern Freeway corridor open up a wider spread of dining and entertainment options, including Westfield Doncaster just a short drive away. The Yarra River corridor is arguably the suburb's biggest lifestyle asset, with parkland, golf courses and cycling paths providing a genuine outdoor escape that's rare this close to the CBD.
Shopping
Bulleen Plaza anchors local retail with a supermarket and a solid range of specialty stores, enough for the weekly shop without needing to leave the suburb. For bigger-ticket shopping, bulky goods retailers and the major centre at Westfield Doncaster are close by, giving Bulleen residents the convenience of a village-style strip backed up by a substantial regional shopping precinct just minutes away.
Getting around
The Eastern Freeway runs along Bulleen's edge, making it a popular choice for commuters who work in the city or eastern suburbs and want a direct road run rather than a train trip, since Bulleen itself has no railway station. Bus routes connect the suburb to Ivanhoe and Heidelberg for those wanting rail access, and the surrounding arterial roads make trips to Doncaster, Templestowe Lower and the river suburbs of Eaglemont and Ivanhoe East straightforward.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Bulleen Heights School and St Clement of Rome School both serving the immediate area, while Marcellin College offers a well-regarded secondary option nearby. The suburb's mix of established family homes, proximity to parkland and reasonably contained size make it a practical base for families with school-age children, particularly those wanting a quieter alternative to the busier parts of Doncaster.
Parks & recreation
The Yarra River flats give Bulleen some of the best open space in Melbourne's inner-north-east, with walking and cycling trails linking through to Ivanhoe, Eaglemont and beyond. Several golf courses sit along the river corridor, and the combination of parkland, sporting ovals and river frontage makes outdoor recreation one of the suburb's strongest drawcards for buyers who want green space over density.
The property market
Bulleen's housing stock is dominated by houses, which make up 53% of current listings, followed by townhouses at 25%, apartments and units at 18% and a small proportion of vacant land at 4%. The median house price sits at $1.37 million, reflecting the suburb's larger blocks and family-home character, while units offer a considerably more accessible entry point with a median of $585,000. Median rent across the suburb is $850 a week. House prices have eased recently, down 3.9%, which may present an opening for buyers who've been priced out during the growth years, though the underlying appeal of river-adjacent land in a freeway-connected suburb of just over 11,000 people continues to underpin long-term demand.
Market snapshot
Bulleen property market
Median sale price
$1.37m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$850
per week
Gross rental yield
3.2%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.09m
Median
$1.37m
Premium
$2.03m
Days on market
34
Auction clearance
65%
Sold this year
70
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth -1.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Bulleen by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Bulleen, VIC 3105.
Population
11,219
residents (2021)
Median age
45
years
Household income
$1,814
median, per week
Median rent
$459
per week
Median mortgage
$2,400
per month
Mortgage / income
31%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Bulleen
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Bulleen
$1.29m
22 Collins Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.19m
29 Alison Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.39m
33 Kenneth Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.30m
4A Prospect Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.10m
168 Thompsons Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.14m
41 Alfreda Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.63m
2/15 Moresby Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.15m
16 Panorama Court
Sold ~July 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
Bulleen suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Bulleen?
The median house price in Bulleen, VIC is $1.37m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have fallen about 3.9%.
How much is rent in Bulleen?
The median weekly rent in Bulleen is around $850 per week.
Is Bulleen a good place to live?
Bulleen is an eastern suburb in Melbourne, Australia, 13 km north-east of the Melbourne central business district, located within the City of Manningham local government area. Bulleen is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 11,219 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Bulleen?
Bulleen has a population of 11,219 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 45.
What schools are in Bulleen?
There are 3 schools in or near Bulleen, including Bulleen Heights School, St Clement of Rome School and Marcellin College.
How long do homes take to sell in Bulleen?
Properties in Bulleen take around 34 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 65%.
How much do you need to buy in Bulleen?
Entry-level properties in Bulleen start around $1.09m, while premium homes reach $2.03m.
What suburbs are near Bulleen?
Suburbs near Bulleen include Doncaster, Templestowe Lower, Eaglemont, Ivanhoe East and Lower.
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