Bull Creek at a glance
Median house
$1,100,000
Median unit
$604,000
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
8,030
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Bull Creek.
The postcode for Bull Creek is 6149 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
The median house price in Bull Creek is $1,100,000.
Bull Creek (6149) sits in the Canning region of Western Australia. The median house here is $1,100,000, well above the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Bull Creek has roughly 8,030 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Bull Creek scores 22/100 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 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bull Creek's population at 8,030, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,030
Median age
44
Family households
76%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,100,000 on a typical sale, well above the Western Australia median. Units come in around $604,000, roughly 45% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $220,000. Prices sit well above the Western Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,100,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $604,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
$1,100,000
$604,000
8,030
Median age: 44
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.03% (median rent $430/wk against a $1,100,000 price tag). Units yield 3.62% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (18%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.03%
Based on $1,100,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.62%
Based on $604,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202671%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
22
0
100
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Oberthur Primary School
Bull Creek Primary School
Rossmoyne Senior High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bull Creek.
- What is the median house price in Bull Creek?
- The median house price in Bull Creek, WA 6149 is $1,100,000. The median unit price is $604,000.
- What is the Bull Creek postcode?
- Bull Creek is in the 6149 postcode, in WA, in the City of Canning region.
- Where is Bull Creek?
- Bull Creek is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6149. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Canning region.
- What is the average rent in Bull Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Bull Creek?
- There are 20 schools serving Bull Creek on this page, including Oberthur Primary School, Bull Creek Primary School, All Saints' College.
- How walkable is Bull Creek?
- Bull Creek has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bull Creek?
- Bull Creek is close to Bateman, Rossmoyne, Brentwood, Leeming, Murdoch.
- What is the population of Bull Creek?
- The population of Bull Creek is approximately 8,030 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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