Bulgun at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
285
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Bulgun.
The postcode for Bulgun is 4854 (QLD).
Bulgun (4854) sits in the Cassowary Coast region of Queensland.
Bulgun has roughly 285 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bulgun scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bulgun's population at 285, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
285
Median age
48
Family households
87%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
285
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Cassowary Coast Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
4,896
total offences in 2026 across the Cassowary Coast Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bulgun.
Local schools for Bulgun
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Feluga State School
Tully State School
Tully State High School
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Frequently asked
About Bulgun.
- What is the Bulgun postcode?
- Bulgun is in the 4854 postcode, in QLD, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
- Where is Bulgun?
- Bulgun is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4854, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bulgun?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Bulgun?
- There are 4 schools serving Bulgun on this page, including Feluga State School, St Clare's School, Tully State School.
- How walkable is Bulgun?
- Bulgun has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bulgun?
- Bulgun is close to Midgenoo, Feluga, Birkalla, Tully, Djarawong.
- What is the population of Bulgun?
- The population of Bulgun is approximately 285 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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