Bull Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
111
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Bull Creek.
The postcode for Bull Creek is 5157 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Bull Creek (5157) sits in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia.
Bull Creek has roughly 111 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bull Creek 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.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bull Creek's population at 111, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
111
Median age
51
Family households
78%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
111
Median age: 51
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bull Creek.
Local schools for Bull Creek
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Government School Catchment
Meadows Primary School
Macclesfield Primary School
Kangarilla Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bull Creek.
- What is the Bull Creek postcode?
- Bull Creek is in the 5157 postcode, in SA, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- Where is Bull Creek?
- Bull Creek is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5157. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bull Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Bull Creek?
- There are 13 schools serving Bull Creek on this page, including Meadows Primary School, Macclesfield Primary School, Kangarilla Primary School.
- How walkable is Bull Creek?
- Bull Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bull Creek?
- Bull Creek is close to Paris Creek, Prospect Hill, Blackfellows Creek, Mcharg Creek, Meadows.
- What is the population of Bull Creek?
- The population of Bull Creek is approximately 111 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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