Bulleen vs Ivanhoe East
Bulleen (median $1,380,000) is roughly 49% cheaper to buy into than Ivanhoe East ($2,732,500).
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Bulleen and Ivanhoe East side by side
| Measure | Bulleen | Ivanhoe East |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,380,000 | $2,732,500 |
| Median unit | $848,000 | $873,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $660/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $595/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1128 | 1126 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 32 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 11,219 | 3,762 |
| Median age | 45 | 45 |
| 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
Bulleen scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bulleen (1128) sits above Ivanhoe East (1126).
- For buyers
- Bulleen is the lower entry point at $1,380,000 median, 49% 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 1.43%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Bulleen edges out on average school ICSEA (1128 vs 1126).
Bulleen vs Ivanhoe East: common questions
Is Bulleen or Ivanhoe East cheaper to buy in?
Bulleen has the lower median house price at $1,380,000, roughly 49% below Ivanhoe East ($2,732,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bulleen or Ivanhoe East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bulleen scores 1128 vs 1126 in Ivanhoe East. 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 Ivanhoe East?
Bulleen scores 32/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Bulleen or Ivanhoe East?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.49% in Bulleen vs 1.43% in Ivanhoe East. 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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