Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Bulleen
7 km²
A highly advantaged community, Bulleen stands out for its affluent profile and high levels of education. It is a mature neighbourhood where the typical resident is 45, noticeably older than the national figure. This established character is reflected in the housing, with nearly half of all homes owned outright and a high proportion of large family residences. The area is remarkably walkable and culturally diverse, with a significant population born overseas and a strong presence of Chinese and Italian heritage.
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The community is older than most, with 24.1% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. This shift toward a senior population is mirrored by a much lower share of children under 15 compared to most areas.
Bulleen is far more diverse than the state or national average, with 41.1% of people born overseas. Chinese (20.1%) and Italian (19.9%) are the most common ancestries after Australian.
Nearly half the population (48.9%) use a language other than English at home, a figure far above the national average. This diversity is reflected in the common use of Mandarin, Greek, and Italian.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 57.3% identifying as Christian. However, the share of people reporting no religion has risen 12 points since 2011 to 29.8%.
Residents are highly qualified, with 34.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also higher than most areas at 67.5%.
The area is relatively wealthy, with 26.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen 15 points since 2011. The typical family income is $2,206 per week, which is about the same as the state average.
While 26.1% of people have a long-term health condition, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than most areas. However, 7.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure.
Unpaid care for others is common, with 16.2% of people providing such support, well above the national figure. Conversely, the rate of volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.
The First Nations community is small, consisting of 32 people. This group is notably older than the national average and has much higher Year 12 completion rates at 60%.
Homes tend to be larger and hold more people, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up the majority of households at 59.9%.
Bulleen is dominated by large homes, with 88.7% having three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is among the highest at this level (48.7%), though typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national figure at $2,400.
The area is very well connected, with 100% of public transport users relying on buses. Since 2011, there has been a massive shift toward working from home, which now applies to 30.3% of the workforce.
The population is relatively stable, with 31.5% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also much lower than in most areas.
About 58.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than in most similar areas. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, about the same as the national figure.
Bulleen is an advantaged area, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage. This is supported by a high number of businesses (1,398) and strong scores for education and job skills.
The area receives 748mm of annual rainfall, which is well above the Victorian average. Average temperatures are about the same as the state figure.
The suburb is very walkable, with a score of 7.8. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools, and health services.