Bulleen vs Heidelberg
Bulleen (median $1,380,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Heidelberg ($1,440,000).
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Bulleen and Heidelberg side by side
| Measure | Bulleen | Heidelberg |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,380,000 | $1,440,000 |
| Median unit | $848,000 | $620,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $660/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $595/wk | $530/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 41.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1128 | 1104 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 32 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 11,219 | 7,360 |
| Median age | 45 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 678 mm | 654 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.4°C | 27.1°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
Heidelberg scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bulleen (1128) sits above Heidelberg (1104). Bulleen skews owner-occupied (78%), Heidelberg runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Bulleen is the lower entry point at $1,380,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Bulleen offers the higher gross rental yield (2.49% vs 2.17%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Bulleen edges out on average school ICSEA (1128 vs 1104). Bulleen also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bulleen vs Heidelberg: common questions
Is Bulleen or Heidelberg cheaper to buy in?
Bulleen has the lower median house price at $1,380,000, roughly 4% below Heidelberg ($1,440,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bulleen or Heidelberg have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bulleen scores 1128 vs 1104 in Heidelberg. 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 or Heidelberg?
Heidelberg scores 100/100 on walkability vs 32/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Bulleen or Heidelberg?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.49% in Bulleen vs 2.17% in Heidelberg. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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