Bulleen South vs Ivanhoe East

Bulleen South scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ivanhoe East (1126) sits above Bulleen South (1125).

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Bulleen South and Ivanhoe East side by side

MeasureBulleen SouthIvanhoe East
Price and market
Median house–$2,732,500
Median unit–$873,500
Renting
House rent–$750/wk
Unit rent–$600/wk
Owner occupied–79.0%
Renter occupied–19.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11251126
Lifestyle and people
Walk score82
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population–3,762
Median age–45
Climate
Annual rainfall678 mm654 mm
Mean max, January27.4°C27.1°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Ivanhoe East edges out on average school ICSEA (1126 vs 1125).

Bulleen South vs Ivanhoe East: common questions

Does Bulleen South or Ivanhoe East have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ivanhoe East scores 1126 vs 1125 in Bulleen South. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Bulleen South or Ivanhoe East?

Bulleen South scores 8/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.