Bullsbrook vs Walyunga National Park

Bullsbrook and Walyunga National Park are neighbours with very different roles. Bullsbrook is a residential hub with a population of 5,605, where typical weekly household incomes are far higher at $1,912 compared to just $450 in Walyunga National Park. While Bullsbrook has four schools and 25 public transport stops, Walyunga National Park is largely non-residential with a population of 0 and no public transport access. The terrain also differs, with the mean slope far higher in Walyunga National Park at 19.8% compared to 7.8% in Bullsbrook.

These two areas have tracked in opposite directions since 2011, with Bullsbrook remaining a growing centre and Walyunga National Park staying sparsely populated. Both are considered car-dependent, though Bullsbrook has more walkable amenities and a typical resident age of 38, which is about the same as the national figure. In contrast, the very few people recorded in Walyunga National Park are far older, with a typical age of 84.