suburb.guide

VIC · Manningham Council

Bulleen, 3105

Current weather

11.3°CLight drizzle

82% humidity · 23.4 km/h wind · 12.9° / 10.7° today · 8.3 mm rain

Desirability score

61.3/100
Good

Top 13% of Victoria's suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Premium
  • Top transport
  • Parks
  • Schools
  • Shops
What Bulleen is known for: Premium, Top transport, Parks, Schools, Shops

Suburb profile

Bulleen is a practical established suburb in Manningham, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.

Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.

Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and transport and access, while growth momentum and housing affordability sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

Population

Population
11,219
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$1,814
Dwelling vacancy
7.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
341 of 4,584
Median monthly mortgage
$2,400
Employment rate
55.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
230 / 512 / 351

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
570
Against the person
77
Against property
406
Rate per 1,000 residents
50.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 146 residents
State safety percentile
47.8th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+8.2%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage36
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle104
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store68
  • B49 Other Theft69
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order43

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,109
  • Bulleen Heights SchoolSpecial
  • Marcellin CollegeSecondary
  • St Clement of Rome SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

57 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bulleen Park & Ride
  • Bulleen Park & Ride
  • Kenneth St/Thompsons Rd
  • Millicent Ave/Thompsons Rd
  • Thompsons Heights Shops/Thompsons Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

46 active roadworks / incidents

  • Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Balwyn North - Thompsons Road RoadworksThompsons Road - Balwyn North24 Jul 2024 – 31 Jan 2028
  • Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Bulleen - Estelle Street RoadworksEstelle Street - Bulleen04 Jun 2026 – 15 Jul 2026
  • Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Bulleen - Estelle Street RoadworksEstelle Street - Bulleen04 Jun 2026 – 09 Sep 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 11/06/2026 and 03/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.MANNINGHAM ROAD W, BANKSIA STREET10 Jun 2026 – 02 Jul 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 11/06/2026 and 03/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.MANNINGHAM ROAD, BRIDGE STREET10 Jun 2026 – 02 Jul 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:30 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BULLEEN ROAD, NOELLE STREET11 May 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:30 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NOELLE STREET, BULLEEN ROAD11 May 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:30 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BULLEEN ROAD, MANNINGHAM ROAD11 May 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:30 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MANNINGHAM ROAD, BULLEEN ROAD11 May 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 12/05/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:30 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MANNINGHAM ROAD, NOELLE STREET11 May 2026 – 30 Oct 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

128 planning-related records

2022· 1 proposal

  • February 2022

  • Construction of two, two-storey dwellings with associated basement car parking
    8 ROCKLEA ROAD BULLEEN 3105Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2021· 39 proposals

  • December 2021

  • Construction of seven dwellings (one two-storey dwelling and six three-storey dwellings) and alteration of access to a road in Transport Zone 2
    56 MANNINGHAM ROAD BULLEEN 3105Lapsed

  • October 2021

  • Amendment to Planning Permit PLN19/0007 by increasing the number of dwellings from 6 to 7, reduction in the food and drink premises area (to 49sqm), alterations to access arrangements, lowering the floor levels, reduction in overall building height by approximately 0.7m, minor internal layout changes and alteration to window screenings. (Planning Permit PLN19/0007 was issued for the use and development of a three-storey building comprising 6 dwellings and a food and drink premises and alteration
    176 BULLEEN ROAD BULLEEN 3105NOD issued by a delegate

  • August 2021

  • Amendment to Planning Permit PVN21/0036 by alterations to the location and height of fencing (Planning Permit PVN21/0036 was issued for the construction of a front fence)
    31 RIVERVIEW TERRACE BULLEEN 3105Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two, two-storey dwellings
    54 ROCKLEA ROAD BULLEEN 3105Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of five, three-storey dwellings and one, two-storey dwelling and alteration of access to a road in a Transport Zone 2
    186 MANNINGHAM ROAD BULLEEN 3105Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two two-storey dwellings
    25 WARRINGAL STREET BULLEEN 3105Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Six lot subdivision
    9-11 AUSTIN STREET BULLEEN 3105Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    24 DERRECK AVENUE BULLEEN 3105Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to Planning Permit PLN18/0847 by relocating the Dwelling 2 crossover and associated driveway realignment (Planning Permit PLN18/0847 was issued for the construction of two, two-storey dwellings)
    39 ROCKLEA ROAD BULLEEN 3105Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to Planning Permit PLN18/0601 by increasing lower ground floor areas, increases to ground and first floor areas, facade alterations and internal reconfigurations (Planning Permit PLN18/0601 was issued for the construction of four, three-storey dwellings)
    1 FURNEAUX GROVE BULLEEN 3105Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to Planning Permit PLN19/0384 by revising side and rear-facing window sizes and details to both dwellings (Planning Permit PLN19/0384 was issued for Construction of two, double-storey dwellings)
    21 BALWYN ROAD BULLEEN 3105Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Two lot subdivision
    2 AMBERLEY COURT BULLEEN 3105Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amend Planning Permit PL16/026510 to delete permit condition 1A:1.4 which relates to removing the retaining wall, pools and decks from the easement Planning Permit PL16/026510 was issued for the construction of two, two-storey dwellings
    34 SANDRA STREET BULLEEN 3105Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    17 Lindsay StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Construction of two, two-storey dwellings
    58 HAROLD STREET BULLEEN 3105NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of three, two-storey dwellings
    7 CALDERWOOD STREET BULLEEN 3105NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two, two-storey dwellings
    54 HAROLD STREET BULLEEN 3105Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation of the restrictive covenant contained in Transfer No. D920162 for Lot 5 on Plan of Subdivision 084217 by replacing the words "other than a single private dwelling house" to "other than two single private dwelling houses"
    51 BARAK STREET BULLEEN 3105NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two, two storey dwellings. Section 57 Amended Application to reduce the first floor level of Dwelling
    12 LINCOLN DRIVE BULLEEN 3105NOD issued by a delegate
  • Amendment to Planning Permit PL15/025807 by modifying the approved deck and constructing a verandah within the secluded private open space area of Dwelling 3 (Planning Permit PL15/025807 was issued for the construction of three, two-storey dwellings)
    3/30 CALDERWOOD STREET BULLEEN 3105Withdrawn
  • Amendment to Planning Permit PLN19/0045 by modifying the external materials, deletion of window, increase the front fence height and internal layout changes (Planning Permit PLN19/0045 was issued for the construction of three, two-storey dwellings with associated basements)
    8 VALENTINE STREET BULLEEN 3105Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two, two-storey dwellings with basement garages
    18 RONALD AVENUE BULLEEN 3105NOD issued by a delegate
  • Amendment to Planning Permit PL16/026081 by modifying the preamble, conditions and plans for the construction of 17 dwellings. (Planning Permit PL16/026081 was issued for the construction of sixteen, three-storey and four-storey dwellings and alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1)
    52 MANNINGHAM ROAD BULLEEN 3105Refusal issued by a delegate

  • May 2021

  • Amendment to Planning Permit PLN20/0423 by the removal of raingardens and increased retention capacity of rainwater tanks (Planning Permit PLN20/0423 was issued for the construction of two, two-storey dwellings)
    24 Derreck AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    39 Rocklea RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to Planning Permit PLN19/0645 by incorporating a swimming pool within the Dwelling 2 private open space (Planning Permit PLN19/0645 was issued for the construction of two, two-storey dwellings)
    2 Lindsay StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two, two-storey dwellings with basement garages
    25 CARRATHOOL STREET BULLEEN 3105Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an upper level extension to the existing dwelling
    29 HILLSIDE ROAD BULLEEN 3105Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two, two-storey dwellings
    70 MILLICENT AVENUE BULLEEN 3105Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Construction of two, part three-storey dwellings
    40 RIVERVIEW TERRACE BULLEEN 3105Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three lot subdivision
    8 Nirvana CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    25 Lindsay StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a front fence
    1/57 Manningham RoadNo permit required
  • Buildings and works for a medical centre, variation of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1 and display of business identification signage
    172 MANNINGHAM ROAD BULLEEN 3105Refusal issued by a delegate

  • March 2021

  • Construction of two, two-storey dwellings
    4 PROSPECT ROAD BULLEEN 3105NOD issued by a delegate
  • Two lot subdivision
    3 Carrathool StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of four, two-storey dwellings
    1/44 Collins StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a front fence
    31 Riverview TerracePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of the Drainage and Sewer Easement (E-1) on TP536843U Volume 07109 Folio 766
    32 Manningham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

109 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Commonwealth BankBank
  • NABBank
  • WestpacBank
  • The ManninghamBar
  • Bench (18)
  • Bicycle Parking (3)
  • ParkiteerBicycle Parking
  • Bicycle Repair Station

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

22 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bulleen ParkPark
  • Carey Sports ComplexPark
  • Grant Olsen ReservePark
  • Harold Street ReservePark
  • Koonung ReservePark
  • Lilian ReservePark
  • Lindsay Street ReservePark
  • Morris Williams ReservePark
  • Pipe Line ReservePark
  • Pleasant ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
6
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Alternativealternative
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Doctordoctor
  • Doctordoctor
  • Shane Johnson Pharmacypharmacy
  • The Surgeryclinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • HEIDE INH0687
  • HEIDE IINH1494

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Creative Play Early Learning Centrekindergarten
  • Vista Valley Kindergartenkindergarten
  • childcarechildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
33
Parks (OSM)
30

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
61.3/100 — Good
State standing
Top 13% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
622nd in Australia
State rank
158th in VIC
Peer rank
#9 among Metro Melbourne · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#117 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime36
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime104
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime68
  • B49 Other Theftcrime69
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime43
  • Creative Play Early Learning Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Vista Valley Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • childcarechildcarechildcare
  • HEIDE IheritageNH0687
  • HEIDE IIheritageNH1494

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

More in Manningham Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Similar suburbs

Suburbs with a similar population, SEIFA decile and location.