WA6149· Pop. 18,905Canning

BULL CREEK

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

78

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

no recent data

Rent yield

4.5%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

13.3%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BULL CREEK shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median rent

$850/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+13.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

8.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.33%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+15.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

71 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.2%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

BULL CREEK is a metropolitan WA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 4.5% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 13.3% — outperforming state average
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,155/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

14.4%

79.9% owner-occupier

Median age

43.0 yrs

Unemployment

1.9%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

19.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

65%

29% apartments

Degree qualified

37.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

550 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.7%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

12.7 km

Middle ring

Days on market

21 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

77 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

10.7 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,412/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6149

🏫5 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Oberthur Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1174

Bull Creek Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1139

West Leeming Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1126

Banksia Park Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1109

Leeming Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1107

🎓Secondary (1)

Leeming Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1077

📚Combined (1)

All Saints' College

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1162

Special (1)

Leeming Senior High School Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1036

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
79/ 100

6.3 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Top tier
1116ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
66/ 100
🚆 5 train🚌 53 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

44

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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