Bulimba, QLD 4428
Close to everything Brisbane offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Urban convenience
- $500/wk Median
- 36.5% Renters
Bulimba Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 7.4k
- Median age
- 40
- Median weekly rent
- $500
- To the CBD
- 4.1km
- Walkability
- 8.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Bulimba Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give the area a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Bulimba is one of Brisbane's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 7,407 residents, a substantial 36.5% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $500 that puts it above the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Bulimba
Bulimba Reserve
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Bulimba Central
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Bulimba
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Bulimba
Real questions renters ask before moving to Bulimba.
Is Bulimba a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Bulimba has a 36.5% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
Is Bulimba walkable?
Bulimba carries a walkability score of 8.8/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
Is Bulimba family-friendly for renters?
Bulimba has around 4 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $500/wk median, it's above the city average compared to the rest of Brisbane.
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