VIC3105· Pop. 11,124Manningham

BULLEEN

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

53

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$1,340,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-2.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.7%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BULLEEN 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 price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$596/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+2.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

0.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.11%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+2.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

54 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$1177k
2021
$1355k
2022
$1386k
2023
$1398k
2025
$1340k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

BULLEEN is a metropolitan VIC suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 2.3% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,813/wk

$79k taxable p.a.

Renters

20.1%

77.6% owner-occupier

Median age

45.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.0%

Population growth

+2.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

23.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

28%

63% apartments

Degree qualified

42.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

37.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

180 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.7%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

11.6 km

Middle ring

Days on market

19 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

67.2%

Strong demand

Walkability

53 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

13.3 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

8,107/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 3105

🏫1 Primary🎓1 Secondary1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

St Clement of Rome School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1109

🎓Secondary (1)

Marcellin College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1115

Special (1)

Bulleen Heights School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 1071

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
61/ 100

7.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Above average
1098ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
49/ 100
🚆 3 train🚃 9 tram🚌 35 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

38

/ 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

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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